The Story Before Me

The Story Before Me

It’s silent here, standing on the edge of our field peering up into the heavens. I really like moments like this. It comforts my soul. Unfortunately, the season didn’t start out this way. Yet sometimes, ominous signs lead to brighter conclusions. A month ago, it...
Through the Darkness

Through the Darkness

Today a magnificent solar eclipse covered our land, a somber moon blotting out the sun for a moment in time. As its golden corona flared, all eyes peered in awe. Every soul was starstruck as the radiant light that we all depended upon was turned to shadow and its...
Heart Failure

Heart Failure

I had the feeling that I was being watched. I sensed it, which made me even more uncomfortable. I didn’t know from where. I’d experienced this moment endless times before, so I knew exactly how it felt. Followed through stores. Pulled over by police. Even face down on...
Shadows Along the Walls

Shadows Along the Walls

We are nestled within our sanctuary, and here we stay. It’s four degrees outside and the wind chill is far lower than that. Frost clings to everything beyond the window as the moonlight reveals a shimmering glaze that coats the lawn around our home and the tree limbs...
Tidal Waves

Tidal Waves

In the midst of a morning tide, we walked along the western shore. We were eternal mates with dreams of a future together. Newlyweds wandering on a distant coast. Along with our dreams, we also shared our loves and hopes as the pleasant ripple of water lapping the...
Bag of Bones

Bag of Bones

“And He said to me, ‘Son of man, can these bones live?’ So I answered, ‘O Lord God, You know.’” Ezekiel 37:3  As usual, my thoughts have strayed into the past after reading a few chapters in my Bible. While adrift in deep contemplation, I couldn’t help but recall...