They gathered us into a small conference room, the weight of surfacing rumors hovered as a thick cloud. Layoffs. While the news sunk like an anchor to the bottom of my stomach, I had an unknown peace of mind. A young single mom – with hope. Only six months earlier, I had given my life […]
Surviving Hard Seasons
The Best Presence Unwrapped – The Gift That Won’t Fit Under A Tree
We’d walked this same route for years, all too familiar with the scenery. But this morning was different. The ordinarily lush woods was left bare by the winter season, revealing a small trail leading to the creek. And there he was, tucked between the branches shivering and cold from spending the night in the wooded […]
Surviving Seasons Of Suffering – How To Remain In The Shadow Of The Gardener
It sat on our dining room table in a beautiful blue ceramic pot. All 4 inches stooped lifeless and withering. As I picked up the pot to empty the contents, I wondered how I had let another plant die, especially one with a “guarantee to grow.” Headed toward the trash, I couldn’t help but consider […]