It Won’t Always Be Like This, Dear One

Some days you just need reminders of hope more than others. In the darkest, deepest, most barren seasons, the slightest glimmer of hope can melt the coldest sensations of wandering, lost-ness, and despair. Hope comes like a snow peppered songbird proclaiming that spring is on the way. This voice of encouragement soars like a bird returning from its migratory season … Read More

A Lesson From Man’s Best Friend: We Wait In Hope

My dog, Oscar, is awesome.  He really is the best dog that God ever created.  Really.  He is.  In fact, sometimes, I have a suspicion that he’s part human.  Just kidding.  (Sort of). He’s just so full of personality.  You’d really have to know him in order to believe me as to how wonderful he is.  But, I have to … Read More

Deer, Me, & Oscar: Where are You, God?!

My dog, Oscar, and I were walking at a local trail way last year. Before we knew it, three deer ran right across our path just a few feet away from us.  We both saw them. The smiles on our faces grew as our breath was taken away. And just as quickly as they appeared, they vanished. I looked down … Read More