My Thoughts and Stories
Personal Reflections and Fun Memories
As I reflect on my life, I realize how truly blessed I am. It was that time when I walked through great loss that I found many treasures. Though there was struggle and darkness through the way, I mostly saw light in the midst of pain. It is my hope in sharing what I’ve found that you too may be encouraged and inspired. God bless.
Three Things to Do When Wounded by a Friend
In the Old Testament story of Job, the words of Job's friends not only failed to comfort him but added to his distress. He said, "The souls of the wounded cry out for help" (Job 24:12 NIV). Unfortunately, his friends were unable to provide any relief and even...
What you can’t see in the darkest of times
One summer evening, when I lingered in my garden long after sunset, I realized how black the trees and flowers appeared silhouetted against the light gray of the sky. Although I knew my summer garden contained beautiful colors, at that moment—no matter how hard I...
3 Common Mistakes We Make When We Lack Clarity
My home sits on a hill. On many autumn days, I can see the fog hanging heavily in the valley below, like in this picture I took from my front lawn in late October. I have a clear view, but the people living in the valley can see only a few feet in front of them,...
