shorter daysdarker nightscrisper air golden light winds are blowingwinter’s comingcandles burning hearts are humming seasons changing hope’s returning wonder growing hearts are yearning for the time of joy and gladnessa brief escape from all this madness Lord we ache for more of thee come grant us wholeness give us peace In your presence all is …

Halloween and our First Amendment Rights.
I don’t know about you but I have a deep distaste for Halloween. Not only because it’s a literal celebration of death, but because I am not a fan, repeat- I AM NOT A FAN of the creepy crawly, spider web ridden, spine chilling, hair raising, absolutely nightmarish decorations that the stores are full of …

Boasting, not Bemoaning.
“The night is dark, but I am not forsaken- for by my side, the Savior he will stay, I labor on in weakness and rejoicing- for in my need, his power is displayed.” Have you ever felt like you were tripping over life?Stumbling, tumbling and bumbling, as you watch others racing, bolting and running.You ache …

Em the word enthusiast.
Hello friends.It’s good to be back. As October arrives with her crisp air, golden sunlight and blushing flora and fauna, I feel my heart ready to return to this space. My Summer hiatus is over. It’s been a blessing to be absent and to fully immerse myself in my new marriage. Yet in my absence …