If I’m really honest, I’m afraid of tomorrow. And really, all my fears show up in that one perpetual, relentless fear. I. Am. Afraid. Of. The. Future. I’m afraid of what lies ahead. And I’m afraid of what may lie ahead. I am afraid of the unknown. I’m afraid the years will go by too quickly. … More I Am Afraid of the Future
Every week, I see fatherless babies. Wrapped in the life-giving frame of their hopeless mommies. And I wonder . . . With aching heart, I wonder at her story. The absence of a father. The addictions of a mother. The attention of a so-called “lover.” Trauma. Abuse. Abandonment. Ignorance. A lie-infested culture which has so … More Who Formed You From the Womb
Lift up your eyes and see Not the stars in the sky, but the Lord Who makes them and knows them and calls them by name, Who counts them and keeps perfect score. Lift up your head and know That the powers of the earth are but dust. For the Keeper of stars is the … More The Keeper of Stars
Lawn care, of all things, has given me perspective. An unwanted glimpse down an insanely steep slope, to be exact. Rope in hand, tied to mower, my terrified, gloved self holding on for dear life. My second attempt may have involved taking pictures for the lawn service we’re hiring. So it is that I’ve become … More Withering Grass
Stupid. There’s just no better word for it. I have just never heard of anything so stupid. Imagine this guy. He cuts down a tree to get some logs for his wood-burning fireplace. He starts a fire, enjoys its warmth, even bakes his bread on the coals. But he saves one log and starts carving … More A Lifeless Log from the Backyard
Journey of the Word 