It was harrowing. There I was, standing at the kitchen sink in my quiet, country home. It was clean-up time. A school of local piranhas had blown through, devouring the

As a pig-tailed girl on the prairie, I had dreams. Where the Indians once roamed and buffaloes wallowed, I played with my dolls, and I dreamt. I dreamt of a

There are reasons why faith comes hard for us. If you have a practical, logical mind, faith feels like a quantum leap outside of all that can be measured and

A quick Monday morning nugget for the person who’s trying so hard. Are you ready? Here it is: you can quit trying now. You can quit trying to be a

Recently, I was standing in a church service when I saw her walk in. Her name was Faith, and she was our pastor’s mother. It had been a tough year

It’s time to make some magic in the kitchen. Friends are coming for dinner tonight, and I’m mixing up Surprise Cupcakes. But alas. I’m the one who is surprised, for

It’s quiet in my home. Stepping out to my kitchen, I refill my mug with coffee. In the corner, the lights of the tree twinkle peace, and I can feel

I’m curled up once more in my favorite winter place. The lamp shines golden at my shoulder, the candles lend their warmth, and the tree bears silent witness. It’s Christmas

It’s quiet in my home. Stepping out to my kitchen, I refill my Christmas mug with coffee. In the corner, the lights of the tree twinkle peace, and I can

In morning’s dark, I glance up. Outside the kitchen window, the graceful fingers of the towering pine are silhouetted against the light. Dawn is breaking, and its brilliant colors are