Shining Moments

She was deeply intent on her coloring as I walked by her desk. Small fist guiding a purple crayon back and forth across the white drawing paper. “What are you drawing?” I asked and I’ll never forget her answer. “It’s a pink dress for my Mama.” Her brown eyes danced as...

Shining Moments

Early in the morning     when everyone else sleeping      I tiptoed downstairs. The day had gone by too fast it seemed. All this racing back and forth. My soul longed for that holy quiet. I plugged in the Christmas tree lights. What joy      to see them filling the...

Shining Moments

Are you aware of the tension in life? The pull to do and go and acquire more and then the pull to slow down and grow in peace. It’s a tension that maybe we will always have. But during these special days of preparation before Christmas I find myself even more aware of...

Shining Moments

Do you ever want to run away      to a place of quiet and  peace? Does your heart ever long to get off the fast track     and onto the simpler path? Yes, today     while the world around me is pushing and pressing     counting down the days until Christmas     I am...

Shining Moments

What makes my heart sing?      Spending time with my two daughters         and doing kindnesses for others. I was able to do both today. Early this morning we all threw on our coats    and scampered out to the car. It was time for some Christmas shopping. Christmas in...