Imagine if we spoke about the loss of a limb the way we talk about the death of a loved one. “She’s in a better place.” “He’s not suffering anymore.” “She’s at peace.” “At least you had the chance to say goodbye.” “What a life well-lived!” Or my personal favorite: “Hold onto the good memories.”… Continue reading What Would Your Rock Say?
Recently, my dear friend and fellow writer, Robyn R. Smith, shared this story with me. It encouraged me and poked at my spirit so much that I asked her to share it with all of you as we approach Easter. If you're in a dark place this Spring, this beautiful piece is for you. Please… Continue reading God’s Light: A Holy Week Guest Post from Robyn R. Smith
Life is hard. Rocks are hard. Art is hard. I am not an artist. Give me ink; I’ll write you a poem. There will be no illustrations. Promise. I love art. I love the element of capturing a moment and expressing something true with colors, shapes, and textures. I just can’t do it. I need… Continue reading Painting Words
Merriam-Webster defines compassion this way: sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it Momma Heidi had it in spades. I recently shared with you a corner of my mom's heart that I stumbled upon in one of her journals - her desire to serve God by serving children in need. Though… Continue reading To El Salvador with Compassion: God’s Faithfulness in Death
So there I was, holding Mom’s journal and weeping because she had written this beautiful desire (and more than written on the pages of a journal, it was written on the tenderness of her heart) to minister to children in poverty. And it broke my heart that such a desire was left unsatisfied. Years ago,… Continue reading To the World in a Box: God’s Faithfulness in Death
