She did it! Our girl graduated from UNCG with honors and has already landed a job in her field. I am amazed (but not surprised) at these accomplishments. After spending years preparing my heart for sending her off to college, it is odd how quickly it seems to have happened and is over. (I realize... Continue Reading →
Puzzle Pieces
My edges hurt a little. This is my word picture for how I feel when I am together with people I love... and then not. This weekend was Fall Break and Elizabeth and Nick were home for a few days. All of us together in the nest! It was dreamy. I love how quickly we... Continue Reading →
Noah
A young man in our community went to Heaven on Saturday. I don't just mean that he passed away. I really mean that he went to Heaven. His faith in and reliance on Christ gives me this certainty. Those of us who knew him are finding much comfort in this, even as we grieve with... Continue Reading →
Home
Yesterday morning I was aware of God's presence as Rob presented a message on Heaven. The topic was chosen weeks ago, when there was no way of knowing that our country would be grieving the loss of 27 people whose lives were needlessly cut short on Friday. Being absent from this body means to be... Continue Reading →
Aware
I am aware of the goodness of God. This is a line from a song we sing some Sundays at church. I enjoy singing it, but even more than that, I enjoy the idea of being aware of God's goodness. Because it is a choice - to be aware or not, once we know something. ... Continue Reading →