Photo Credit “The king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins; so he set the royal crown upon her head and made her queen instead of Vashti” (Esther 2:17, NKJV). Once upon a time, I thought tall, dark, and…
Photo Credit In March, my best friend hosted a mini-Quince party for her oldest. Turning 15 is huge in Cuban culture — with dance parties and big white dresses. Samantha’s style is more laid back and artistic, so she opted for a smaller party with friends where they painted on canvas. I visited…
Photo Credit It’s crazy out there right now. Are you feeling it? The punches to the gut keep coming in the headlines, and the home front is under constant attack, too. It’s hard to hold on to hope when your mind is cluttered with images of despair. How do you push back the darkness…
Photo Credit What’s that? my husband asked. I looked in the direction of his finger and questioning eyes and smiled sadly. “It’s a metronome,” I replied. “It helps keep you on beat as you play.” The device had sat forgotten on the piano for years. As a teenager, my hands had glided across the…
Photo Credit Last week, I learned something scary about myself. My car was in the shop, so Bruce drove me to work. We’d stayed up too late, and I’d dragged my comatose body out of bed before its time. I sat in the car in Zombie wife mode. My whole being was communicating a…
Put ’em up! Some days, I feel like I am going 12 rounds with a big bully named the Gloomster. Smack! He unmercifully jabs at my heart and seeks to demolish my passion and purpose. Thump! My oppressor taunts me with verbal blows. You can’t win this fight. Defeat is certain. I’m going…