Have you ever looked pain in the eye? Without a doubt you have–this brokenness that hides, but becomes visible in one’s eyes. Yes, it’s hidden behind bright smiles, infectious laughter, and words of I’m Great!, Things have been a little hectic, but I’m fine, and I’m going to be okay once things slow down–but things … Continue reading
The temperature is thirty-two degrees, ice chips are falling from the sky, and she’s holding a sign that reads “Homeless…Desperate.” Her bags are sitting in the snow along with a McDonald’s cup. When I was growing up I often heard people say, “You don’t know how another person feels unless you’ve walked in their shoes.” … Continue reading
My oldest son and I sit, flipping through magazines, in the eye doctor’s office waiting for our appointment. “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” plays on the radio. An older gentleman–once vibrant now on decline–waits. Confusion cloud’s his mind–making him angry. He is going from the light to darkness–dementia. It could be any of us…someday … Continue reading
When was the last time you sat on your back porch and listened to the sounds of summer–a thousand and one insects chatting all vying for center stage, a lone cricket whispering his solemn chant? Looked up to see brilliant blue sky made brighter by the sun’s warming rays? Or drank in the large…white…fluffy clouds … Continue reading
Last autumn, my oldest daughter (13) announced after she’ed finished reading the Canadian West series by Janette Okes that she wanted to go to Canada–she wanted to see the wilderness that the pen had described so beautifully. She began to dream about someday making a trip to Canada and seeing for herself all that was … Continue reading
Have you ever had an idea bubble up in your soul, thrilling your spirit only to be flanked by a whisper of doubt? I have. I think all of us have. Even those individuals who don’t appear to have a shred of insecurity have doubts. If you peeled back their self-assured smile, dug deep, and … Continue reading
The hands of time fly quickly past, no rest, no pause, and no stopping, a constant…tick, tick, tick. They don’t allow for instant replays, do-overs, or second chances–once gone, gone. And yet, do we live our lives like every moment counts? How many minutes-that we can never get back–do we squander away? If today were our … Continue reading
When women lay down the threat of insecurity, give up the need for competition, and stop letting self-doubt be what it is–a weapon–truth will arise and friendships will emerge. Fears are feudal… and self-defeating. We weren’t made to be in opposition, rather, for community. Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the … Continue reading
How does one cultivate a grateful heart? How does one wake each morning rejoiceful and glad? This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24. One most propagate a thankful heart by thanking the Lord for His infinite gifts. When we cease to appreciate our many … Continue reading
Our eyes should always be on our Lord and Savior–not looking to the right or to the left–but when life throws us a curve ball we often become distracted and our eyes begin to wander. When our eyes are bouncing all about, rather than beginning trained on Jesus we begin to sink, therefore we mustn’t allow … Continue reading
Have a blessed Easter, Kasey
The World Health Organization estimates that about 121 million people worldwide suffer from depression; in the United States alone there are 14.8 million people who are afflicted with this illness. When one lives in a fallen world is it any wonder that so many people suffer from this disorder? Day after day the news keeps us apprised … Continue reading
Just a little summer on a breezy spring day. Blessings, Kasey
My four blessings are gifts from the Lord–His gifts are always Good! He has given my husband and I a child for each season. Our youngest is our spring baby. Today we celebrate her 11th birthday. She was delivered safely in a hospital unlike her older brother who made his arrival in our Venture van. She … Continue reading
Love can’t be bargained or negotiated for. It isn’t something you can haggle over in a contract. It isn’t even something you can buy. One must choose to give their love away. Do we know this? Oh…yes, we say we do and in our minds we do, but what about in that little part of … Continue reading
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