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Deconstructed

Our pigs have torn one wall off of their only shelter. The chickens are just about as bad, having picked the insulation out of one side of the chicken house. The cow continually breaks the hay ring so she can lay on her food and peer witlessly at the unused bedding in the barn. NorthContinue reading “Deconstructed”

Tables in the Wilderness

This week, the Lord asked me to do something that I did not want to do. First, I tried the docile Moses approach of offering excuses: “I don’t feel well.” “What if bad stuff happens?” “What if it’s haaaaaard?” The Lord told me the same thing He told Moses. “My name is not the What-If.Continue reading “Tables in the Wilderness”

Reaching Out

Sitting beside the deathbed, I noticed that the last efforts of the woman were to reach out her hand.  Was she reaching for water? prayer beads? a photograph?  Her reach was unwearying. I took her hand. She squeezed mine and then was able to rest. It reminded me of my children when they were small.Continue reading “Reaching Out”

Correct Formula for Volume

It was a typical Tuesday.  I was doing math with my fifth grader. When I am teaching my children, I try to give them my undivided attention. Church business, ministry things, laundry, and bills take a back seat.  It was a good thing they did on Tuesday because math needed my full, focused attention.  “AContinue reading “Correct Formula for Volume”

Here Hovering

It’s 3:30am on Sunday, and I am awake. The phone has buzzed several times, and I know it is darkness calling. Saturday night is attack time for the enemy. The Father of lies saves his best ones for Saturday nights to try to pollute the chance of Sunday morning resurrection. Sickness, sin, death, and theContinue reading “Here Hovering”

Back to the Ark

Since we were going to be driving across the country anyway, my children, my adventurous mom, and I decided to visit The Ark Encounter in Kentucky. We had visited several years ago, but we were excited to build on our knowledge. I have a particular interest in the pitch Noah used to cover the ark,Continue reading “Back to the Ark”

Because He Trusted

I went to the cemetery alone because I thought it would be a difficult visit. I pulled up, noticing the live oaks contrasting with the dead tombstones. The trees’ branches were covered in green ferns that gave them a live, jungly look. I found the grave and stood looking down at the only earthly remainsContinue reading “Because He Trusted”

The Fine Wine

A woman darted out from the shoulder of the road. My husband slowed down to try to avoid hitting her. She still bumped into the side of the van. We rolled down the window. “Please,” she sobbed, “please. I need a ride.”  We told her we would drop off our children at home and comeContinue reading “The Fine Wine”