The night was clear. The moon, full and round, claimed center stage in the darkness of the night sky. Transposed against the blanket of black, an otherwise dull rock reflected the sun's light and demanded an audience from all who stood beneath its light. As those walking in...
Present on the day of creation - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God separated the light from the darkness, the water from the land, and the day from the night. All Three as One orchestrated creation, perfectly, beautifully, wonderfully made. God breathed life into man,...
Shorter days and darker nights fill our calendars. We hurry home from work, barely beating the sunset. We fill our homes with the glow of artificial lights and prefer blue light screens over the blanket of darkness. The porch lights by the front door attract the remaining insects, who...
Sitting down in the velvety theater seat, I balanced my popcorn on my lap and slid my drink into the cupholder. The lights dimmed, and I settled in, ready for the adventure to begin. With a racing heart, I sat on the edge of my seat,...
On the shore of the lake, I sit watching my children fish with their dad. Quietly and patiently, I wait as each child casts their bait into the water. Each one eagerly anticipates the joy of a fish on the line. Waiting, hoping, and laughing together in the...
There’s no denying that I love autumn. Snuggly sweaters, cool temperatures, wood fires burning, and crisp leaves make my heart happy. Peak foliage season has arrived here in Virginia, and driving along country roads has been breathtaking. On recent walks through my neighborhood, I’ve been noticing...
The leaves are changing, and the days are cooler here in Virginia. As I pause to breathe and reflect on the last few weeks, I am so very grateful for all God's goodness, and equally exhausted because the days have been filled with busyness and unexpected challenges. I'm...
Awakening from a deep sleep, something felt different in my room. There was an energy and a presence I could sense...
Old egg cartons, an empty box, and a teal trash can clutter the floor of my kitchen. My son sits in the midst of the pile of trash imagining the transformation possibilities. In less than an hour, he converts the pile of waste into a...