Every year my husband and I go away on a business trip for his employer. It seems that often times the Lord opens my eyes on these trips to see things I may have not seen before. One year, as I mixed and mingled and listened to the couples talking and interacting with one another, it struck me how much men loved their wives. And it surprised me that I hadn't seen it before. Frumpy, overweight - they love them. Well, more about that in another post. But - this year I saw something that hit a Continue Reading
Time – A Great Witness
Time - A Great Witness Time. Often in lives we are quite sure of the decisions we make. Sometimes we may have a deep “knowing” or “leading” that gives us a peace that what we are doing is right. Or maybe we have information that others just can’t see. When those around us question our decisions and paths that we’ve chosen, there’s often a wrestling inside of us that seeks to convince them that we are “right”. Sometimes we hold a court hearing arguing our point - wishing they would listen. Continue Reading
The Pieta and Parenting –
So what does this parenting journey look like? At times it can be the most satisfying experience…. or the most discouraging. I think of the sculpture that I've walked past on Worth Avenue so many times on the way to work.. A full size replica of "The Pieta." The famous Michaelangelo depiction of Mary holding Jesus after he was crucified and died. Her head is bowed in sorrow holding her son draped across her lap; obviously drained of life. I have walked by that sculpture many times... But Continue Reading