A Dream of God’s Heart for Us

I have been so honored to be part of the team at Beloved Prodigal over this last year, and I have been amazed at the opening of my heart that God has brought through the connections given there. The ways that we have prayed for each other in the midst of our trials have been … Continue reading A Dream of God’s Heart for Us →

Drops of Creativity

Are you a creative person? I have some friends who are unbelievably creative, and they find such beautiful expressions for the deep heart that lies within them. I also have some friends who say that they don't have a creative bone in them. But I don't believe it. I think that sometimes we look around … Continue reading Drops of Creativity →

Oil From the Flinty Crag

The garden center had called to let us know that they would deliver our garden bushes early the next morning. In order to help with lowering the risk of transplant shock, they recommended that we have the holes prepared for the bushes, so they could help us plant them quickly and safely. So my strong, … Continue reading Oil From the Flinty Crag →

When the Creator Steps In

"Mom, will you clean off this rock for me?" My young son had rushed inside from playing with his friends, and plopped another rock on the counter as I finished washing up the dishes. He was off again, before I could ask him why he was unable to wash his own rock. "Oh why not," … Continue reading When the Creator Steps In →

Mercy in the Withering

At the back edge of my daughter's yard there stands a gnarled, withered old apple tree. When I spent several days with her last week, I found myself drawn to this tree each morning. It was the aging of the fruit scattered on the ground and the withering of the leaves that felt familiar … Continue reading Mercy in the Withering →

Resurrecting Life

During the middle of my blogging break last month my brother sent me a photo from his garden and said, "maybe you can use this on your blog, when you talk about resurrection?" And I knew the words that would be so fitting for this graphic: (photo courtesy of my brother, Don Dohm) … Continue reading Resurrecting Life →

In the Shadow of His Hand

I crave sunshine. Even though I can easily become over-heated, I still follow the sunshine around, and refuse to pull all of the blinds closed during the hot summer time. I crave the light. During the long dark days of winter, you might find me leaving lights on in an empty room, just so that … Continue reading In the Shadow of His Hand →

The Blessing of Friendship

"There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Proverbs 18:24 NIV For the last few weeks I have been part of an inspiring "Poetry as Therapy Online Retreat" sent out by Jenneth Graser of The Secret Place. If you would like to check it out, there's still time to … Continue reading The Blessing of Friendship →

Remember: A Mama’s Memories

We have a favorite story that usually gets shared at least once a year in our family gatherings. Even though our children were all young when it happened, (in fact our daughter wasn't even born yet,) each one could probably repeat the story verbatim now, since they've heard it throughout their growing-up years. … Continue reading Remember: A Mama’s Memories →

Simple Woman’s Daybook June 2018

For Today June 5, 2018: I am joining in with the lovely group over at The Simple Woman, for her monthly link-up. Looking out my window After a long winter, and an even longer spring, the gift of summer-like blue skies and green trees is feeding my thirsty soul with life from above. … Continue reading Simple Woman’s Daybook June 2018 →