Words are the heartbeat of my life. I cannot remember a time before them, nor can I escape their captivating power. I find words life-giving in all forms, whether I'm reading them, listening to them, or writing them myself. They are capsules in time that keep living, breathing, and multiplying long after we are gone. … Continue reading Of Words, War, and Rumors of War
Tag: Reflections
What Tony Saw
We have an old friend from Canada named Tony. My husband first met him on a hut-to-hut ski tour long before the two of us were an item. When I met Tony for the first time, I didn’t really expect him to become a meaningful person in my own life. But I love Tony. He … Continue reading What Tony Saw
On Barbells, Bananas, and Bibles…and the Things that Makes Us Strong
This December, I earned Iron Club at my CrossFit gym. Iron Club requires that a person attend at least 12 classes per month, for 12 consecutive months, without fail--no exceptions. It's not complicated, but it's hard to do. One bad cold or family vacation can easily derail you. A few years ago, our household got … Continue reading On Barbells, Bananas, and Bibles…and the Things that Makes Us Strong
The Controversy of Zion, Part 3: God’s Decisive Timeline
I sat on the porch, holding the hand of my weeping daughter. She was heartbroken. A few days earlier she had rescued a butterfly that had lost a wing. It couldn't fly or eat, so she made sugar water for it and nursed it along. We both knew it wasn't going to make it, but … Continue reading The Controversy of Zion, Part 3: God’s Decisive Timeline
What does it Mean to Stand with Israel?
As bombs flew over Iran heading for Israeli soil, the world watched, unsurprised, as the Iron Dome did it's job. The scales of the Middle East that shifted again just days ago continue to propel the ongoing political and humanitarian nightmare. Christians look on with a variety of perspectives as so many questions bubble up: … Continue reading What does it Mean to Stand with Israel?
Two Precious Stones 