Therefore I am now going to allure her;I will lead her into the desertand speak tenderly to her.There I will give her back her vineyards,and will make …
an ocean of truth
art by jen renningerI grew up a short drive from the awesome expanse of salt water that is the Pacific Ocean.I spent many days as a child digging in …
there are no small words
The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,but the prayer of the upright pleases him. -Proverbs 15:8"Mom, you know that movie we watched at …
invisible swings
"...we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." -2 Corinthians …
holy fire makes good burnt toast
I named this blog "burnt toast" because I am an idealistic dreamer who has found choosing to embrace the un-idealistic world to be a blessing. …
holy roller
The lotto jackpots have been crazy-high around here. People who would never normally buy a ticket are buying tickets. The pay-off seems worth the …
half life
Yesterday was my birthday. I turned thirty-six this year. For me this year is unique. I came to Christ eighteen years ago. This is my half-way …
my Lenten prayer
"I'll give up ice cream," one boy declares. "Or maybe my blanket..... No, ice cream. I don't think I could live without my blanket."Today I …
well-known
We all have different limits. Some people can simply endure more than others. Nature trumps nurture unless we engage our wills.The Baby Lady is …
a fire for christmas
Last night we had out first fire in our fireplace. Mr. Fantastic kindled a lovely flame that made everything in the house seem more... special. The …
return to me
Baby Lady stands, waiting for the call. I put my hands out and say, "Come here, Finley!" And she runs. She runs, laughing, gleeful and …
Whitney Houston Has a Point
Twenty seven sets of little eyes stared in wonder at me. I was confessing. I was testifying. I was telling them a deliciously wicked story about a …
