Instruments of Praise

Wondering what He has in StoreOne of my favorite songs includes the line, “These hands that You have made/are instruments of praise.” [Note: edited to add the link to the song video] I’ve been thinking about that line a lot, lately, as I’ve made the rounds between the rheumatologist, the occupational therapist, and the orthopedic […]


Restoration Gardening

My Favorite FlowersOne year ago today my beloved mother was called home. You may read about the circumstances of her illness and death, and about how God held me close during that time, here, here, here, and here.As is often the case, we were away from home for several days during this time. Our dear […]


Comfort for All

Comfort in a Small PackageA young friend of mine is grieving the loss of a young man whom she loved. Wounded while serving in Afghanistan, his heartbroken family chose to remove life support after waiting and praying for signs of recovery for nearly three weeks. The day after his death she sent me this story: […]


Was that God, or Luck?

Recognizing God’s HandI don’t envision God sitting on His throne with a cosmic joystick, controlling every minute detail of my life. Sometimes stuff happens. Sometimes we get lucky. And of course free will plays a role in our lives. So how can we tell when God’s handiwork is responsible? It’s helpful to think both of […]