When Suffering IS The Blessing

When Suffering IS The Blessing

My sister-in-law is just one of those absolutely authentic people in this world. She’s intolerant of drama, a servant in the truest sense of the word, big on critical thinking, 

Life Lessons From A Vineyard

Life Lessons From A Vineyard

Every Labor Day weekend we harvest my brother’s small vineyard, something my oldest daughter especially looks forward to every year.  There’s a lot of laughter coming from the rows of 

If You Want To Make A Difference, Be Authentic

If You Want To Make A Difference, Be Authentic

I‘ve been trying to articulate why I write, why I’ve chosen this forum, and seriously trying to figure out how I can make a pendulum swing from waxing poetic about 

In Faithfulness You Afflicted Me

In Faithfulness You Afflicted Me

I’ve been thinking a lot lately. It’s a gift, and a curse. You’ll thank me later. Or maybe not. My younger brother’s wife, a font of wisdom, has said several