Relationships

There have been tender seasons in my life when shame and old wounds quietly pushed me into isolation. I thought I was keeping myself safe by stepping back – letting calls go unanswered, slipping away from gatherings, and building walls around my heart so no one could see the places where I felt I had…

The other day, Joe and I headed out to run an errand. The sun was shining brightly, and the spring breeze carried the scent of flowers in bloom. It was the kind of day that reminded us why we chose to live here. Wanting to make the most of the beautiful weather, we decided to…

Last night, I watched the movie “The Passion of Christ” for the very first time. As expected, my heart simply broke for Jesus as I watched Him suffering in the garden, during the beatings, as he carried the cross through town, and as He took His last breath on the cross. But what I did…

There is nothing sweeter than the kindness of friends, especially when you are recovering from an illness. It had been two weeks since Joe and I came down with the flu and basically became incapacitated. During the two weeks, we had friends offering to run to the store and bring us medicine, even though we…

Loving someone can be instantaneous like the blink of an eye, while loving others is more of a journey that is filled with joy, challenges, and growth. When I was pregnant with both of my children, the love for them was instantaneous. There was no waiting to see what they were going to be like,…