Rummaging around on the family farm I discovered hidden treasure. Not because it’s actually valuable, but because of what it represents –captives being set free. I love the imagery of a broken lock. Prisoners no longer held by chains. Even those of our own making. What if brokenness leads to freedom? Much of what holds Read more…
Living Arms Wide Open
I’ve decided to take a lesson from little friend hummingbird – consuming life, living arms wide open. Doesn’t that sound fun? Have you ever noticed how a hummingbird brings delight to the heart whenever they appear? These tiny teachers show us how to live and move with arms wide open. When life hurts too much Read more…
The Miracle of Forgiveness
There are hard things in life that we must overcome. They chisel character and beauty into our souls if we allow. Some are easier than others to forgive. Forgiveness is a funny beast. Sometimes it slips in sideways, barely noticed as healing unfolds. Other times we must commit our will to march through to the Read more…
Celebrating Freedom
There are times in life when events push us from all that is familiar onto to a course of suffering. There, we are given an opportunity… To become who we were meant to be. Today I celebrate the anniversary of one such day. Although shattered then, NOW I am profoundly grateful. Beauty blooms following dark, long winters. Promises Read more…