Anytime I hike, I hope to see deer, but I’ve never seen one panting. One day, as I finished a hike at a nearby state park, I rounded a grove of trees. He stood there looking at me, his brown eyes shining, with the rack on his head standing tall. If deer have a king, […]
Tag Archives: heart issues
Fatherless or Loved by a Father?
I wasn’t fatherless–at least not for the first 10 years. As a child, I remember a haunting song with words that made me sad—sometimes I feel like a motherless child. In the world today, I think more people feel fatherless. A growing number of children spend at least part of their childhood in a single-parent home. […]
Searing Pain — Ugly Scars
Searing pain propelled my hand into retreat mode. I barely brushed the top rack while removing pizza from the oven that night. Ice calmed the immediate pain, leaving it numb, but a constant throb throughout the evening reminded me of the burn. That’ll leave a scar. I didn’t have to be a genius to arrive […]
Perfect Love
I plan to post something more personal later this week. But I’m excited about the #Perfect Love Conference this weekend. This event is primarily intended to raise awareness about human trafficking, learning what we can do to help and challenging us to take action. I can’t help but believe the Lord is up to more. […]
Homeless Hearts-Journey into a Homeless Heart
“We will never end homelessness until we deal with issues of the heart.” Excerpts from Chapter 1 Lori’s words rang through my mind and stuck there as an unforgettable memory I’d rather forget. I looked into the faces and eyes of people at the shelter. Some smiled and seemed rather joyful while others oozed pain […]