Dear Son, On the day you were born, a dream came true. For years I had imagined what it might be like to become a mom. For months, I had...

The most tempting thing about reading a book is resisting the urge to sneak a peek at what comes next! Do you ever wish we could do that...

Alright. The title may be a bit dramatic, I admit, but let's talk about dealing with people who hurt you. As much as you may wish for a...

Leave it to me to find a piece of shrapnel on the road. ⁣ ⁣ Eric and I were on a trip from California to Michigan. Just a handful of...

This corner in a small town means something to me. A few years ago I reunited with my uncle in that spot. We didn't know each other very...

With Father’s Day on the horizon, I thought it would be nice to sit down with my Dad for a little Q&A. He’s one of my heroes even though...

Have you ever been around someone whose words, even in jest, tear down instead of build up? Have you ever known someone who says much...

Someone recently shared that she has a "black thumb." It made me laugh because I fully relate. Eric and I love fresh rosemary. Despite...

A simple moment. A service unseen by most. Those are the acts that often make the greatest impact. Eric took the responsibility of...

Everybody seems to want a happily-ever-after ending to their story, but it seems like most are still waiting for theirs. Many are in some...

In a drawer next to my side of the bed is a binder stuffed with special cards that I've received over the years. I don't keep them...

On a gray, snowy day 5 years ago our family moved to Michigan. As I was recently thinking about that season of our life, a favorite...

Sometimes we sit in cold places that are dark, harsh, and painful. It's where the wind steals the breaths we try to take, the heart is...

The alarm starts the day with a morning song In quiet of early darkness, the day ahead seems long Turning pages of Truth with a warm...

Their treatment hurt. Invisible bullets left bruises and a desire for both refuge and escape from the trenches. A friend recently had the...

"The only way to have a friend is to be one." Ralph Waldo Emmerson If I could ever be considered a good friend, it would only because I...

No one could have prepared me for the truth of what life would be like on the inside. I'm not talking about prison - I'm talking about...

"This is true love. Do you think this happen everyday?" This line from "The Princess Bride" captures the wonder of love. As I was praying...

A counselor once told me, "Anger is the result of unmet expectations." Maybe that's also true for many who experienced disappointment,...

Have you ever felt the sting of Christmas? It's the most wonderful time of the year, but there's something about it that makes a hurting...