An ordinary woman with an extraordinary story

Ponderings

Whose Side Are You On?

October 8, 2019

Whose side are you on? Does it matter? The answer depends on the topic! Whether you are thinking about the next football game, the next election issue, or the last family argument, makes a huge difference in the significance of the question. Several weeks ago, I began reading through the Bible again, following J’s Bible […] ... Read More »

Seashells

August 17, 2019

Sitting cross-legged on the beach, I searched through broken seashells for a treasure. I took a long, deep breath as my new friend and I talked and laughed in the afternoon sun. This flatland Kansas girl hardly knew what to do with the beauty of the mountains and ocean in front of me. From where […] ... Read More »

Red Carpet Jitters

July 10, 2019

Nothing has prepared me for this. I’m just a country girl, with roots in the wheat field. The big city is not my comfort zone – nor is a Red Carpet Event. And yet, that’s where I find myself this week. My publishing company brings together their newly released authors each quarter to celebrate the […] ... Read More »

10 Ways to Help a Grieving Mom

June 19, 2019

How can I help? A woman sat beside the casket of her son. Her eyes told the story of her heart. Pools of sorrow reflected in her tired face. The weight of loss settled on her shoulders, making it difficult to stand up straight. She tried to talk to everyone, but it took everything she […] ... Read More »

Some Dreams Come True

June 4, 2019

When I was a child, I thought all my dreams would come true. My life was simple and carefree. My dreams were sweet. I snuggled baby kittens, played under the trees in the backyard, and rode in the back of the pickup while my dad checked the cows. In the summers, I helped pick strawberries […] ... Read More »