First I read a news story about how much autism is on the rise. The article suggested that there are many environmental factors contributing to …
the front row
“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it …
ladies first
Yesterday I was sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office. They had moved my appointment, asked me to come in early, and yet were running …
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 …
suffer with me
Today Mr. Fantastic and I are suffering. It won't last forever, hopefully we will be our usual selves in twelve hours or so. But, right now, my …
road flowers
It has been raining in Austin this Spring. Everything is blooming. Last summer's long dry heat killed many of our local plants and trees. The …
melted joy 2
Once there was a girl who wanted something.She got it.She enjoyed it.Then she enjoyed it some more. But, it began to get difficult to …
melted joy
Once there was a girl who wanted something.She got it.She enjoyed it.Then she enjoyed it some more. But, it began to get difficult to …
blueprints for spring break
We had it all planned out. Thursday Mr. Fantastic would be in Dallas, Boy 1 would play baseball, I would host home group. Friday and Saturday Mr. …
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 …
everyday mess
Our yard is full of mature Live Oak trees. Live Oaks don't just drop their leaves in the fall. Their leaves fall twice in the year, during spring …
lifted hands
The loud beat and melodic sound of worship music was blaring around us. Five hundred college students were singing their hearts out to God like they …
