Heart Transplant

Each time I get my driver’s license renewed, I’m asked if I would like to be an organ donor. The question always seems to catch me off guard and o I need to pause and think about it. Some organs (like kidneys) can be shared without harm to the donor. But others, such...

Rest for the Weary

Sleep eludes me.  Ever since I was about twenty-three years old, it seems like I haven’t been able to get a good night’s sleep.  It started when I began having kids and had continued to this day.  As the saying goes… no rest for the weary. When I was pregnant, I...

Outstretched Arm

I love watching shows that discover hidden talent in everyday people. One of my all-time favorites is “The Voice”.  Each new season begins with contestants blind auditions before a panel of judges.  The judges are not allowed to see the contenders while they perform....

Spirit of Receiving

Perhaps you have heard the saying, “It is better to give than to receive.” I believe a more accurate rendering of that statement would be, “It is easier to give than to receive.” God has been working on me in the area of learning how to be a good receiver.  I love to...