Writing

The Poison of Unforgiveness

I’ll never forgive you as long as I live! Her shouted words revealed the depth of pain that filled her little heart. She was only nine, yet the sting of anger was evident as she and her brother argued. Declaring those words, she gave voice to the feelings festering…

Hope and the Messiness of Spring’s Thaw

Have you ever wondered if God has a sense of humor? Last month a friend, Jelise, reached out to ask if I’d like to write a guest post for her blog. I’d love to! I quickly responded. After chatting, I decided to write about the one thing I…

Joseph and a Shift in Perspective

I’d been planning the trip for weeks, physically preparing for months. This ride was one step closer to my ultimate goal: a century ride. A hundred miles meandering through two states. When I first started riding, I was a hundred pounds overweight and peddling a bike for even a…

Traveling the Unknown

Today is an important day for my family. As I write these words, it’s the tenth anniversary of a house fire that not only destroyed our home, but snatched away the breath of my youngest daughter and set me on an unexpected journey of loss and sorrow . . . as well…