A few months ago, a new friend sat on her cozy sofa and said this to me, "I was wondering out loud to my husband the other day, 'What music does …
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a spark of light with Mr. Fantastic
Well, Mr. Fantastic, it's your birthday.You have thirty-eight years behind you.For twenty of those years we have been friends.For thirteen we have …
when women cry
This has been a sucky week.(Yes, "sucky" is a word. I am an English speaker. I know the rules, and the -y suffix makes adjectives. So, suck+y= …
when it rains on a sunny day: we shine
"But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light." -Ephesians 5:13In Texas the summers can drag …
lemonade comes from lemons
I sat and made Spanish flashcards at the kitchen table tonight and strategized my responsibilities in my head. There’s a book I’m trying to …
why I laugh
"She can laugh at the days to come."-Proverbs 31:25Maybe I just think it is all wonderfully ridiculous.Maybe I think it's ludicrous how He has …
a letter to Gibson
My friend Beth is in the middle of a life storm. And it's a doozy. She gave birth to a precious baby who is fighting for his life in the NICU. …
a wonderland of words
English is a sloppy language.For instance:I love God.I love my husband.I love chocolate cake.Or consider:The stars shine.My countertops shine.The …
the weekend hovers
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy …
a full run
I walked up a road called Hillcrest, past homes with lush landscaping. When I got to the top of the hill I began to run. The air here in …
making homemade ice cream
For Father's Day I bought Mr. Fantastic an ice cream maker. I emailed my mom and asked for my Great Grandma Jackson's ice cream recipe.This is …
playdates for the soul
[A wife of noble character] is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.Proverbs 31:25The tediousness of mothering …
