Category Archives: Endurance

The Beauty in the Dark

To love beauty is to see light.        -Victor Hugo Some may say there’s no beauty to be seen in the dark . . . perhaps believe that darkness is the absence of light . . . or preach that only dark things happen in the dark. But notRead the Rest…

Well-Loved

While my oldest daughter lived with my sister through the summer while in college, there was one near casualty. Alfred, the (stuffed) bear, was “loved” by Max the (real) dog. To be honest, Alfred was already well-loved, but by the time Max added his dose of affection, Alfred’s arm wasRead the Rest…

The RED in Life

“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 Yesterday . . . My world changed. Though I’m not sure how exactly, I know for right now . . . my world isRead the Rest…

In With the Old

“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12, NIV) New year. New beginnings. New resolutions. As the sun rises on 2011, most of usRead the Rest…

In the Fire

  “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12   Early morning, staring at a solitary burning log in the fireplace. Cup of coffee byRead the Rest…