Sometimes it takes some pressure... to know when you need to push back to know when to give in to see how strong you really are Sometimes it takes spending time around kids... to know how to say "Oh, WOW!" at the little things around us. to remember your laugh to sit awe-filled with… Continue reading Sometimes… (Reflections on the last month or so of life)
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Perspective
5:01am Sitting at the gate at the Wichita airport. 10 feet away A uniformed man holds back tears As his parents say “goodbye” Hopefully not for the last time They leave Embraced in each others’ arms He fidgets . Alone Adjusting his uniform Glancing around nervously Trying to be strong Seconds… Continue reading Perspective
Hope {Day 20} – Long Term Hope
This morning, as I read in Luke, I came upon this story: On a Sabbath, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called… Continue reading Hope {Day 20} – Long Term Hope
Hope {Day 19} – Made New
I’ve heard the stories again and again. Each one so distinct and unique, yet, so similar at the core. Something happened- Many things maybe. Something so horrifying it rarely, if ever, gets any attention in conversation. Yet, it gets all the attention in the heart. Neglect. Rape. Abuse. The death of a loved… Continue reading Hope {Day 19} – Made New
Hope {Day 10} – Saying Goodbye with Hope
1 Thessalonians 4:13 “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.” This song is my prayer for all of those that I know and love who have recently lost loved ones. May… Continue reading Hope {Day 10} – Saying Goodbye with Hope
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