She still loves a hearty meal and has never been known to turn down ice cream. Her eyes light up when she sees her children and loves to visit with anyone around her. She may not know your name but she knows you are related to her. At ninety five years old, my mom, Peggy, […]
Life Imitates Art
They say art imitates life. I beg to differ. In my experience, life imitates art. Let me explain. Several Thanksgivings ago my driveway was filled to capacity, reminding me of the large house-party I’d created. Ahh, Thanksgiving, with its frantic Wednesday night last minute touches: rolling out homemade pie crust, peeling twenty-five pounds of potatoes […]
God in the Midst of Terror: What we can learn from 9/11
Below is my first published piece. I was in church after 9/11 when part of the essay came to me and I was compelled to write it down. Three days later I carried it to our local paper’s editor What can you say about the cruelest tragedy ever to overtake this great country? Who can […]
And I’m back.
Hopefully not with a vengeance. That can get a little annoying. I’ve been pretty laid back the last year because of a shoulder injury. Rotator cuff repair is not for the faint of heart as it takes a year to heal. I thought long and hard before I had this voluntary surgery, but the pain […]
Two Miracles
I’ve had a few miracles noted in my life —walking away from a flipped car was one that I won’t forget. And if you’re like me, you never get tired of watching God insert himself into our daily lives with loving actions that supersede any natural consequences or outcomes. I’m delighted to introduce George Cargill, […]
The Increase of Joy
Today my daughter, Erica Key, share her story of overcoming fear. I’m proud of how she sought God to overcome her own fears after her sister lost a child. Here’s her story. ————————————— I loved having a sister. My sister Caitlin, five years younger than me, I shared a room most of my childhood, but […]
