Journeying to the heart of what is true
(Originally written as a gift to my mother-in-law for Mother's Day 2001) Today I am one of you, a daughter-in-law, but tomorrow I will be one of them...a mother-in-law. As the mother of two sons, I encourage you this Mother's Day to make a decision to love your mother-in-law. Through 10 years of marriage it was [...]
Trials in life are inevitable. This reflection on a personal tribulation of the author reveals God at work even in the most dire circumstances.
In the classic movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," Toula Portokalos says to her mother, "Ma, Dad is so stubborn. What he says goes. Ah, the man is the head of the house." Her mother responds,"Let me tell you something, Toula. The man is the head, but the woman is the neck. And she can [...]
There is overlooked satisfaction to be found in fulfilling the domestic roles of wife and mother, even when paired with career and vocations outside the home.
I am a runner. Even though I have run 12-20 miles a week for more than seven years, including many races, I don't refer to myself as a runner. I've recently given some thought to this reticence: 1. I don't consider myself good enough to be a runner. Runners are faster than I am, [...]
Running offers an analogy to our faith journeys. This post focuses on the joy of finding God's trail markers, intended to lead us on His path.
Grandma’s hands offered the perfect metaphor for who she was: diminutive and always delicate in appearance, she rarely topped 100 pounds, inside was a tough, scrappy constitution.
Faith Runner 