Sep 3, 2025 | Personal Blog
Kids love a good story. Sometimes they notice things. Like this past Sunday morning, when I shared the story of the flood and the ark with our first and second graders. It’d been a while since I’d talked about God with kids at church, and I was so excited. They say...
Aug 28, 2025 | Personal Blog
Hey again, friends. While I work on my novel and wait for blogging inspiration to strike, I’m sharing some reflections I wrote back in 2010 about one of my favorite Meals on Wheels clients, Miss Minnie Jackson (not her real name.) If you missed parts one and...
Aug 21, 2025 | Personal Blog
Hey there, friends. You may have wondered where I’ve been since it seems like I’ve taken a blogging break. Actually, I’ve been walking around, waiting for inspiration to strike, trying not to despair about the world, and working on my novel....
Jul 24, 2025 | Personal Blog
When Sarah asked if we could keep the kids last night, I was quick to say YES! Why not? Sleepovers are fun! We’d eat ice cream, snuggle, maybe watch a movie in bed. Sure, I’d probably get boy toes pressed into my ribs all night, but it’s not like I’d end up...
Jul 17, 2025 | Personal Blog
People seem to have strong feelings about groundhogs. The only feeling I had was that I WANTED TO SEE ONE! I wanted to see one—and I kind of needed to. A groundhog (AKA woodchuck, whistle-pig, land beaver,) plays a part in the novel I’m working on. Don’t worry, I...
Jul 3, 2025 | Personal Blog
Today I raised my flag by the front door. It took a ladder and more gumption than I’ve needed in years past, but I did it because I’m an American. And I’m stubborn. I won’t give up on the flag, and I won’t give up on my country. My flagpole came with an eagle on top,...