Responsible people understand the value of preparing for their future. For instance, responsible parents create college funds for their children long before they actually need it. Responsible people also open 401K plans early in their career so they can ease into a comfortable retirement when the time is right. But how many people […]
Category Archives: Hope
The Door of Hope
The door of hope is available to every living, breathing soul. Unlike other doors it’s uniquely fashioned without a latch or handle. At first glance there’s no obvious way to open it. It’s sturdy frame rests on a threshold of love. It is hinged with strong brackets of grace. And although it’s a thing […]
The Baton Has Been Passed
The baton has been passed, my friend is gone. Prayers for comfort, peace and healing linger still as they gently shift toward the family she adored. While we weep her loss and consider her life, she speaks still – from a place we haven’t yet seen. Her voice is clear and delivered with […]
Redemption
Redemption: an exchange, reclaiming or rescuing – my new favorite word. I find myself pleading for it as I pray for my friends. This week especially – my heart feels like it’s encased in thick cement. A young father waits for a bone marrow transplant after flushing his body with poison to interrupt the […]
Remembering With a Friend Today
We turn the pages of our calendars to October today. For some, it’s a joyful welcome to the new fall season. But for my dear friend Debbie, it’s a reminder she faces a month peppered with memories – both good and hard. Five years ago today, her family welcomed the first grandchild into their […]