Sabbatical
A getaway is on our minds. My husband is in his thirty-first year of ministry in western New York…
March 3, 2026
A getaway is on our minds. My husband is in his thirty-first year of ministry in western New York…
March 3, 2026
“Dad, today’s not Sunday.” He began the day as he did every day, by getting ready for church. Dementia…
February 4, 2026
A blanket of snow enveloped the night with serenity. I poked my head out our front door and inhaled…
December 3, 2025
Jonathan and his armor-bearer did some rock climbing at the cliff at Mismash to spy on the Philistines. When…
March 3, 2025
One thousand pieces of the picture tumbled out onto the table. When the contents cleared the box rim, we…
February 3, 2025
He who knows the way that I take; when he has tested me I shall come forth as gold.…
December 3, 2023
“I’m going on a trip and I’m going to take an alarm clock,” Susie said. “I’m going on a…
May 3, 2023
She stopped to adjust her baby on one hip while juggling luggage with the other. Her son came up…
April 3, 2023
Our cookie exchange fell flat. Usually boasting attendance of a baker’s dozen, one-by-one individuals backed out. Busy schedules, lack…
January 3, 2023
“Gra’ma, can I have some candy?” “Not yet,” I said. “We’re getting ready to eat supper.” Eyes focused on…
October 3, 2022
“At your times of rejoicing—your appointed festivals and New Moon feasts—you are to sound the trumpets over your burnt…
December 3, 2021
As an English major in the 90s, I was excited to learn my craft and be creative. However,…
January 7, 2018