Stories from a Good Life
Ordinary people – extraordinary God
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Letters from Heroes – The Messages in my Inbox
These last weeks I have shared openly about hospitals and surgery, fears and frustration, life and laughter. We are doing fine, by the way! Thank you for the major outpouring of love and encouragement, it’s been overwhelming. I always make it a point to share honestly about where we are at in life at any…
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She Laughs at the Days to Come Because Curling Up in a Fetal Position Gets Boring
We’ve spent some time in hospitals lately. My husband got the sports all mixed up and took a head dive while bicycling. Not recommended. He tore off the ligaments in both wrists and had surgery on both arms. Unsuccessful surgery, that is. The accident happened a couple of years ago, and ever since we have…
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Hope, Hurt and Hospitals
”I’m in pain! And I blame God!” The tiny woman in front of me shot off a verbal projectile the very moment I saw her. The hurt and disappointment in her eyes were overwhelming. She is such a prayer warrior, always lifting up people in need before the Lord. So, why had he not protected…
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A Wonder Woman Fully Dressed
I have a friend I’ve never met. I’ve never talked to her in person, not even over the phone, yet there is a strong bond between us. I don’t really know how tall she is, what she likes to do in her spare time, or what she likes to eat. I have never met her…
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Faith, Grace and Women Like Us
We arrived 20 minutes early, enjoying some time to talk before the concert. I had heard the artist before and was looking forward to the concert. My friend didn’t know what to expect. She had never heard him; she had just responded to my invitation. First and last She looked around to study the audience…
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Lives That Matter
Last Friday, I was honored to co-host a celebration in honor of the volunteers of the church. Our local church has approximately 1 100 members and 700 attended the party. The staff decorated, cooked, and served the volunteers, and later on, we did a 45 minutes show, making complete fools of ourselves. There’s nothing better…
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In the Eyes of the Beholder
”Oh no!” Her eyes were wide with horror and embarrassment. She pointed at me, then covered her mouth, before pointing at me again, obviously buying time before saying something that would embarrass me or possibly hurt my feelings. “Oh Marian… I’m so sorry, but you’ve got something on your dress… there!” She pointed at the…
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The Steep Climb to the Pulpit
A few weeks ago, a couple of friends from Mozambique and South Africa came to visit. Over dinner they eagerly told us how they had fought their way up to the majestic Pulpit Rock, showing us the selfies to prove it. The Pulpit Rock This steep cliff rises 1982 ft. or 604 m a above…
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Love, know, serve
The year was 1969. That’s actually a few years before I was born, but growing up as the youngest of five siblings I was blessed with a head full of utterly useless music information from years gone by. His name was Bobby Vinton… and the song was….? You don’t know? I’ll give you a hint.…
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Honor or hype?
In an honoring culture, we often talk about cheering each other on, calling forth the gold, and encouraging people to step into their destiny. What does that mean? Are those merely words, or do they come with a content? “Is honor just another word for hype?” “Is that what you’re doing? Hyping whatever you agree…
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