It was a windy-cold, late, dark night. It had been a long day, revolving around the death of our dear nephew.  We’d driven two hours to be with family; now we were almost home but because of a flat tire, we were stranded on the shoulder of a pulsing, vibrating, deafening highway.  I was holding … Continue reading Flat Tires, Angels, etc →

I have a stack of Bibles in my bookcase. Each one belonged to me in different seasons of my life.   The smallest one is cute, its binding held together by blue tape, its cover has an unrealistic painting of Jesus sitting on a rock under a large shade tree surrounded by children.  It was my … Continue reading My Spiritual Birthday →

Today is Jake’s birthday, and he doesn’t know it, but I am going to post a story of his. Here goes Jake:   Years ago I was a student on an Outward Bound trip in the north woods of Minnesota. Early one morning, the leaders divided us into groups of three, dropped us off in different … Continue reading Following →

According to me, laughter is one of God’s best gifts. It’s at the top of the list, close to music.  Isn’t it good to laugh?  Especially these days. I went out for a sunny-cold walk last Saturday, talking to myself, “I’m glad I like my own company because it’s me, myself, and I out here … Continue reading Heartening and Healing →