I've been tagged. Okay Rachelle, I'll play the game. Here's the rules:Each person starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write their eight things and post the rules. At the end of your blog, tag eight people and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read Continue Reading
Looking for Perspective
While writing an article about my struggle with paralyzing fears, I came up with some hard questions. I want your perspective. Is fear a sin? Is it a stronghold? Is it a weakness or frailty? Is it a lack of faith or trust?I'd appreciate any insight you have. I'm the type of person who tends to want everything figured out in nice little boxes. So Continue Reading
What Good is Suffering?
Because of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, I thought I'd quote from one of my favorite books on suffering. It's from the book,A Grace Disguised, by Jerry Sittser. Sittser lost his mother, his daughter and his daughter in a car accident. His book goes deep and answers the question: How does the soul grow through loss? He talks about how we Continue Reading
Pictures from The Grand Canyon
My two kids, Justin and Hannah.Hannah and me.My hubby, Derek, and our kids.Hannah is too cool with the peace thing going. And gotta love the monkey cap.I was thrilled to find this sign attached to a gift shop and lookout point.My sentiments exactly!Justin getting too close to the edge-again!Just a snapshot of our trip to the Grand Canyon. We spent Continue Reading
Writing Afraid
Why is it every time I write an article I'm tested? It's quite funny now. I'm getting used to it. I used to think I will write once I've learned something. But the more I write, the more I realize I write to learn.I've been trying to polish up an article about my struggle with fear for over two months now. I've tweaked it a few times and let it Continue Reading
Hibernation Is Over
Here I am--out of my hiding place. It is spring, right? It sure feels like it. The wind is back in Colorado. Where have I been? To the Grand Canyon and back! Loved it. My kids did too. I've also been taking a break from blogging. I've been doing all those things I've put off all winter, like cleaning closets and flowerbeds, and touching up paint. Continue Reading