Look up, child! Deep in prayer, I had trouble hearing Him, distracted by the tasks of the day. Bent over, I closed my eyes again. Only to...

Mother’s guilt A simple wooden filing cabinet with its drawers open revealed neatly organized files, all in perfect alignment. Next to...

Locked out and desperate. Don’t do life on your own. A hex key dangled in direct-line vision from my eyes. I turned to see a keyhole in a...

Snap! Ouch, that Hurt. Let it Go I walked into my living room, into a common scene that had taken a decidedly large twist. If you are a...

What a mess. That of course I had to clean up, and quickly. The reason this is a mom confession is that it seems like an easy enough...

Empty Drawers, Hope Deferred I entered a room and saw a brown simple wooden chest of drawers. The drawers begged me to open them. I...

Seek first the Kingdom of God Rarely do I hear the purpose of the lesson the Lord has for me before I see the vision. Today I did. “Seek...

I traveled down a dark hallway, groping for my bearings when I came upon a room lit by a single bulb illuminating a table. Surrounded in...

I sat at my desk with my top drawer pulled out, staring perplexed. I lifted the glasses from the drawer. Most glasses have two lenses in...

Re-gifting I extended my arms. My hands trembled, so excited to give my newly found gift. A small gold box with a glittering gold bow....

What do I get them for Christmas presents? “Something to build upon, not step over.” God’s instant reply surprised me. If I’m honest, it...

Illusion of Control “What? That is the weirdest misshapen boat I have ever seen,” I snorted. Half cruise-liner and half battleship.” What...

Alone in a crowded room Do you ever feel like you’re missing something? All alone, isolated from God and from others? At a women’s...

Father, God I need you, was my desperate prayer. “Come with Me daughter and let me show you what you are doing.” I place my hand in His...

Flying wrapping paper, crumpled ribbon, boxes piled high, the world around me was abuzz. My little eight-year-old self sat astonished, in...

Funny Mom Fail Alert I needed an oil change, which meant my daughter Grace would have to come along. So I asked her to pack a bag with...

My teenage boy sent me this picture in the most inopportune time. I was at a wound specialist appointment with his twin brother. I burst...