The smell of her sweater, the sound of his laugh, her phrase we routinely use are memories that evoke a loved one lost. It can be a whiff of perfume, taste of a familiar comfort food or the sight of someone who for an instant looks like the one we’ve lost. These sensory memories induce memories …
“I just want to rest!” I commented to my friend Sunday morning. My mind, body and soul were aching to rest. Regrettably, it was not to be last weekend. I honored the Sabbath by attending church, but it was a whirlwind to get there, a rush the rest of the day until finally a collapse into bed …
It’s as if I’m seeing it for the first time. Colors shift from green to a smattering of gold, orange and crimson. It begins at the apex and seeps downward. The speckle of warm shades leads to an onslaught of brilliant hues. After silently transpiring for days or weeks, it quickly vanishes. Blown away by …
News flash- sometimes we need to just make a decision. The to-do list will never end and there will always be decisions to make. It’s daunting knowing our responsibilities are endless. This can cause difficulty making decisions-analysis paralysis. But paying attention to God and making wise decisions will steer us to His path for our …
“Sure I can stay late” you offer to help your coworkers. The family runs out the door after dinner while you linger to clean up. Quietly you sit with your confused patient so he can sleep. The coworkers had no knowledge of the after-work plans you gave up, your family didn’t notice the clean kitchen …