Note: This is a blog with a “longer than recommended” word count. So, in case you need the short version, here’s the BLUF (bottom line up front): Want to know how to survive hard holidays? Do it together. 2020 has...
Faith
My recent article about the upcoming election surprised some friends who asked why I write about faith and politics. Why wade into the topics others prefer to avoid? I’d like to offer a peek inside my head. Why I write...
Ever wonder how to pray for our military and their families? Last fall I wrote a letter to a dear friend saying goodbye to her son for his first deployment to the Middle East. My eyes welled with tears as...
Once asked to define life as a military spouse in 4 words or less, I quipped: “Hurry up and wait.” There’s little grace to the messy madness we call “normal.” We hurry all day every day to be ready now,...
In Acts 1, Jesus’ disciples are tired of waiting. Reeling from the revelation of his resurrection, they’re inquisitive and impatient. They expect the risen Jesus to restore his kingdom. I imagine at least one of them said, “Hurry up!” And...
One summer we trekked more than 1500 miles to our new home in a new town. As we traded our shorts and flip-flops for jeans, I rehearsed in my mind all the reasons this would certainly be the worst Air...
I jotted a few thoughts on comparison — about chasing illusions rather than living bravely. If I’m honest, I have a shoe problem, not unlike Cinderella’s stepsisters. To refresh your memory, Anastasia and Drizella could not fit their feet into Cinderella’s...