Years ago, a woman I barely knew was sent to prison and asked for me to come visit her. It totally took me by surprise. What was this lady thinking? I remember asking, “Why me, Lord? Why me? Please don’t rock my world like this!” I had no idea the journey I was fixing to begin. You see, I’d never… Read More
Home for the Holidays
Can you remember what it was like before cell phones, computers, internet, and texting? I know some of you reading can’t, but I can. There’s one vivid memory I have. It was Christmas. My first Christmas as a wife, a military wife at that. My first Christmas in a foreign country and my first Christmas not to be at home…. Read More
{Unwrapping Jesus} when the light fades
I did it! I finally got my tree up. I know, I’m running just a little behind this year. But it was a great moment. I could breathe and I think I actually saw the stress fall off my shoulders. We sat the tree up properly, plugged in the lights and . . . urgh! I sense the stress wanting… Read More
Tuesdays Unwrapped {i want to see}
I peer out the window of my soul. I can see God all around. It is evident He is here. I see His hand everywhere — the creation, the color, and the beauty. But yet the silence is deafening. If you are here God, I want to see. I want to see your hand mightily in my life.I want to… Read More
unwrapping the journey
“Where are we going?” We’ve probably said it, and if you have children I’m sure you’ve heard it. It’s a question we dismiss quite often. But as I reflected after I sat in a meeting with an awesome leader, I need to ask, “Where are you going? Where am I going?” The answer is simple. Show me who you are… Read More
Go Lower
I woke up Monday with such a yearning in my soul for more of Jesus. I lingered in His presence. I journaled until my tired hand cramped. I sat. I pondered. I reflected. Then I pulled out that handy-dandy 2012 list of goals I’ve been working on. It’s that time of the year, remember? Who am I? As I jotted… Read More