I cannot ignore the fact gray, thin, spiked hairs popped out on my temples. They’re fine like baby’s hair, except of course they’re not since they’re definitely gray, or more accurately, white. There’s a few more framing my face. This is a first. My husband told me a friend gave him a Christmas present — …
I’m reflecting on LOVE this Valentine’s week, specifically on intimate love in committed relationships and marriage. Honestly, sometimes I find it easier to say “I love you” to my cat than to my husband. This I’m not proud of. Growing up in a dysfunctional family is one excuse. Love was twisted and confusing. But, really, …
There’s much talk these days about ‘living in the moment’, mindfulness, and practicing the presence of God. It makes sense these are popular practices given the fast-food, fast-foward lifestyles we live in western culture. Gosh, don’t we need more pauses. In projecting ahead into the future, or living in the past, we miss the moments …
I’m addicted to memoirs and biographies, and fascinated by Christian history and daring women, so I jumped at chance to review Michelle DeRusha’s, Katharina & Martin Luther, about a radical marriage of a runaway nun and a renegade monk. This well-crafted book reads more like suspense story than a historical account of two fascinating people in …
The sun slanting through my living room window lights only a small corner where my cat rolls round in this warm spot. I’m struck by his intention to settle in this choice sanctuary in the streaming light. Fueled by a sense of urgency, a chorus of voices on social networks cried out for justice …