There is a story about my piano. And there is a story about my mother’s piano. This is a story about my daughter’s piano. But really – this is a story about God’s faithfulness. Little Lady loves piano. She loves music and movement and song. From a very early age, she has engaged with music… Continue reading The Good Gift: The Story of a Piano
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Easter Seeds
Tis the weekend after Easter… If I’m honest about it, I wasn’t ready for Easter this year. I’m not sure I’m ever ready for Easter – but this year especially, I was unprepared. My heart wasn’t ready. My spirit wasn’t ready. My schedule wasn’t ready. My budget wasn’t ready. My… nothing. I was not ready.… Continue reading Easter Seeds
How to Get Apple Pie from Weeds
I don't especially like dandelions. Here in the cold, slow-to-start Upper Peninsula of Michigan, however, dandelions are one of the first signs of spring. The little weed is more prolific here than the state flower. Many well-intending folks with greener lawns than I work diligently to rid their yards of dandelions, but as a pseudo-gardener,… Continue reading How to Get Apple Pie from Weeds
A Prayer for Spring
Don't unbreak this heart of mine It's all that's left of me Don't undo the hurt and fear That helps me to believe Keep me safely in Your soil The dirt of all I've known Draw the life out from the death The pain that makes me grow Show Your face so faithfully To lift… Continue reading A Prayer for Spring