Peace in Turmoil

The city near us has seen rioting for over 60 nights. The media photos look like a war.  I ache for all those involved and affected.  One of our sons works in an area a short distance from the center of the violence.  When I asked him if he is alright, he said the hardest…

So Don’t Be Afraid

Have you ever come up against a wall?  You’ve done everything you could think of to solve the problem, but nothing has actually resolved it.  You’re stymied.  It might be a health issue, a relational issue, or a financial issue.  That’s what happened to me this week.  After eight months of trying this and that,…

Love, Joy, Peace

There were no Christmas trees, pretty lights, Christmas movies, catchy holiday tunes, cozy fires, or soft blankets.  We didn’t have phones, computers, or a TV.  The closest family member was an ocean away.  We didn’t have holiday food.  We had electricity only a few hours a day.  It had been a year and a half…