Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I see him. Not just the shape of my face or the arch of my brow— I see echoes. I see history. And...

Not every beautiful moment feels the way we expect it to. I just returned from a trip that, on paper, had everything it needed to be...

In preschool, there are usually special guest or grandparent days where the child gets to invite someone special to their classroom to...

I've always been assertive in relationships, especially when it comes to pursuing what I want. If I want a hug, I reach for one. If I...

It happened again. Another church hurt story. Another faithful servant dismissed. Churches are modeling after corporate America—choosing...

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."  We’ve all heard it, but who really gets to decide what is beautiful? I recently heard someone...

Some paintings begin with a plan. Others, like this one, begin with trust. This canvas started in an intuitive painting session—layers of...

Some stains feel impossible to remove. We carry them—hidden or in plain sight—believing they define us. A past mistake. A painful...

There’s something about a greenhouse that captivates me. A structure made almost entirely of glass, fragile yet strong. It allows light...

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I...

Scripture: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness."  – Jeremiah 31:3 Talking to teens can...