Dear 2020,
Wow, 2020, you really snuck up on me. 20 years ago I was a senior in high school. I couldn't wait to get out of the small little town [...]
What is the Meaning of Life? In the Words of a Fallen Police Officer
Recently, I came across something pretty special. I got out one of the Bibles I had in my nightstand. It was one of Mike’s. When I opened it, [...]
Ordinary is Beautiful
Growing up in church it was very common to hear people share their stories, their testimonies. Testimonies were shared in our church services, in small groups, in youth [...]
Say I Love You Today; Tomorrow May Never Come
He used to throw all his dirty clothes on the floor right in front of the laundry hamper. It would make me so mad. I would tell him, [...]
Fear, You Don’t Own Me
I’m afraid of spiders. I quite possibly might be heard screaming every time I see one. I’m afraid of snakes. Even the “nice” ones that people hold and [...]
How to bless a grieving friend on her birthday
When we lose someone we love in our lives we tend to focus on their special days. We miss them every day, yet there are a few days throughout [...]
Cry Pretty
Carrie Underwood is one of my favorite artists. She recently co-wrote a song titled "Cry Pretty". The words of this song are about a woman who is holding [...]
He Never Left Us
After the initial flood I was certain that I was going to rebuild our home. The disaster clean-up crew came and set up fans all over the house [...]
Angels on Earth
January 12th, the day following the flood, was a day that was heaven sent. I know, sounds contradictory, but your ordinary person will have no desire to drop everything, [...]
It Will Be Okay
It will get harder before it gets better. Unbearable at times. Some days you will feel like you can’t go on, most days, every day for a while.You [...]