Surrounded by Trees: An Earth Day Celebration and Lament

Surrounded by Trees: An Earth Day Celebration and Lament

Surrounded by Trees: An Earth Day Celebration and Lament One of the many blessings of my current home is its location. No matter what direction you look, you will see trees. And not just a few in our yard, but a forest! We are surrounded by majestic pines, maples and oaks, and flowering dogwoods and […]

Regarding glue, humility and healing

Regarding glue, humility and healing

When I was a little girl, my favorite time of the day was when the teacher brought out the glue, scissors, and construction paper! Whether making cards for our parents or building a robot out of shapes – it didn’t matter to me. Whatever the assigned project, I knew I would love it. The glue […]

Earth Day 2022: A Time for a Watchman on the Wall [An opinion piece published by Baptist News Global on April 21, 2022.] Here we are again – another Earth Day. Another opportunity to celebrate all that draws us closer to God through this beautiful and awe-inspiring world. In much of the U.S., a taste […]

Let’s Walk on Water Together

Let’s Walk on Water Together

The apostle Peter may seem an odd subject choice for a message about Earth Day, but hear me out on this one! I have always felt a special affinity with Peter. He is the disciple of Jesus who seemed to have the most character to me. In one moment Peter would be proclaiming the Christ […]