Around Here: April
April was a busy month, and here I am finally getting around to sharing some photos in this space. So I'll let the photos do the talking and leave you to it.
This Imperfect Story: How to let God Weave Hope into our Lives
It’s been a long time since I’ve shared the pieces of my story. I have the desire to put my story into words… I just haven’t had the time or I don’t know where to
My Daughter says I have Blue Hair (My Word for 2017)
Eva Joy and I remained at the table the other night to finish dinner. Leon and Asher had gone upstairs to get ready for bed. To make conversation with my 2-year-old daughter, I asked her
Reflecting on a Year of Hope (16 Things I Learned in 2016)
The year 2016 was a tough year. There's no way to sugarcoat it. To be honest, I'm kind of glad it's over. There were definitely some high points, like when some dear friends from Hope
Has God Forgotten Me?
Do you ever feel like God has forgotten you? You find yourself walking through one of the toughest journeys you've ever faced, and it seems like God has forgotten you. Sometimes when my children and
Empty Places and the Territory of Grief (The Day my Hard Drive Died)
Grief can only be avoided if we fill up that empty place with meaningless things. We don't want to think about it because it's painful. I sat down in front of my laptop at the