Hide and Seek

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I was trying to hide. I just wanted to sit and write and not see anyone I knew. That morning I’d had an incredibly frustrating doctor’s appointment that left me with more questions than answers. Leaving the office emotionally and spiritually drained, I decided against visiting my usual writing spot. Instead, I went to the coffee shop across the street from the doctor’s office. I never go there and was certain I’d avoid seeing anyone I knew.

After an hour of writing, I looked up and saw a

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The Hiding Spot

We have a furry addition to our family. Meet Pumpkin, our cuddly, pouncy, purring kitty.

A few days after Pumpkin arrived at our home, he disappeared. My husband and I searched high and low for at least 20 minutes. I flipped on lights, crawled on my hands and knees looking under furniture, but still could not find Pumpkin.

I sat on my haunches and tried to think like a kitten. Where could I hide from over-loving 4-year-old and six-year-old hands where they would

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A Mind Renewed

Many days it’s amazing for me that I can remember half of what I need to remember and I praise Jesus for it; and there are a few days in the month where I seem to be a pillar of organization; going down my checklist of tasks like a woman on a mission and lying down at night with a victorious smile on my face as I pray myself to sleep. Oh how I long for more of those kinds of days.

Last week, the Lord showed me why I

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