Tag: hope

Threads of Gratitude: White Linen Cloths Edition

Sin is dirty.  Ugly.  Staining.  A bloody smear across a canvas of white. Sin is shameful.  Wretched.  Filthy.  Exposing my nakedness to a mocking, unforgiving world.  Heaping guilt upon guilt for all the times I have failed, fallen, given in. Sin is constantly reminding.  Accusing.  Judging.  A cruel tormentor to my burdened soul. Amidst all… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: White Linen Cloths Edition

I Dreamed of Africa

With all the coverage in the news about the devastation in Haiti, it’s hard to think about much else these days.  And while that’s not necessarily a bad thing, I’ve found myself more and more thinking about Africa.  Uganda, in particular.  Remembering.  Reflecting.  Trying not to forget what I saw, what I experienced, what I… Continue reading I Dreamed of Africa

I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas

An unusual thing happened today.  It snowed.  Which means that quite possibly for the very first time in my life I will experience a true “white Christmas.” The snow began sometime between noon and 1, while my children were eating lunch.  I was standing in the kitchen making sandwiches, and Trey asked if it was… Continue reading I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas

Please…DO send me to Africa!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITmHLf1DB_0&NR=1[/youtube] For years, that was my feeling whenever I was challenged to “go on mission” with God. I was afraid of where He might send me. To be honest, I’ve been secretly grateful that He has given me opportunities to serve Him in the comforts and conveniences of suburban life. However, in recent months I’ve… Continue reading Please…DO send me to Africa!

Memories

Today was our annual “Day of Remembering.”  No, you didn’t read your calendar wrong, and yes, it is a week late.  But with my work schedule and family being in town, we didn’t have the opportunity to celebrate last Sunday…so today became September 20 for us, regardless of what the calendar may say. We began… Continue reading Memories

An Open Letter

Dear Dad, I can’t believe it’s been 12 years since I last saw you.  Sometimes it seems like much longer ago, and other times it seems more recent.  But the heartache of missing you and sharing life with you doesn’t ever truly go away.  I’ll say it: I hate that you’re gone.  I know God… Continue reading An Open Letter

Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition

Wait, something about that title just doesn’t sound right… Tomorrow is Matt’s birthday.  And this year we have reason to celebrate another year of LIFE!  Considering all that he has endured – and survived – over the past year, he deserves to celebrate and be celebrated.  As I look forward to his 45th birthday tomorrow,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition