Here's to a quiet Christmas Like most everyone I know, I have been on the runaway Polar Express since Thanksgiving. When I was looking at the calendar back in November, the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas seemed innocent enough. I loved filling in the squares with all the extra activities - family dinners and holiday… Continue reading A Quiet Christmas
"What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asks this of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, who is sitting by the side of the road, shouting "Son of David, have mercy on me!" (Mark 10: 46-52) The disciples are trying to get him to shut up, but Jesus stops in the middle of the… Continue reading What do you want me to do for you?
Just a few short years ago I never would have imagined that I would be carrying around a hand sized computer that would be a part of almost every aspect of my life. At times I feel like I am on Star Trek! Our obsession with our phones can have its down sides - I… Continue reading Calling God on my iPhone
Grace shows up: a drama Cast of characters: Me, enjoying a midweek run on a sunny evening Ashley, a senior in high school, on her way to youth group at her church Junior, a white terrier dog, sitting on his front porch, watching for anyone passing his house Act I The three of us converge… Continue reading Grace shows up: a drama
I am training for a half marathon and a few week-ends ago I had to do my long run by myself. As usually happens when I am not meeting my running crew early, I piddled around and got started late. The sun was shining and it was hot! I drank water along the way, but… Continue reading Panting for water
Under the Magnolia Tree 