Posts tagged Guest Author
Eyes for Eternity
Feb 21st
Robin Hiser is a high-functioning Down syndrome woman in her fifties who has a deep and abiding love for the Lord. She lifts others up through her encouraging words and genuine love for people, and she gives God all the glory. Robin recognizes the value of every person and sees them as a creation of God and a part of his handiwork. Although she admits it is difficult for her when some people look down on her because she looks and talks differently, she knows God created her for a special purpose.
Robin loves to worship the Lord and read her More >
Sit Down Martha!
Feb 16th
My recently turned three-year-old is decidedly a big boy. He no longer wants sippy cups (less to wash!) or help with his hair and clothes. He wants to be a big kid like his siblings. He has even started enjoying Bible story time before bed. Because of his enthusiasm for story-time with the other kids, we have put aside our Bible geared for older kiddos and have pulled out the My First Bible Stories. He loves to talk about the pictures (especially the snakes and fiery furnace) and listens as we read. It is such a blessing to hear the older kids More >
Because You’re Already Amazing
Feb 16th
My Faith and I don’t talk too much during our mother~daughter date to the Four Continents Figure Skating Championship. The magic of it all leaves us spellbound. I mean, these skaters move powerfully but gracefully on ice. The men lift and throw the women, they all jump and spin on skinny blades on ice. Amazing, really.
One pair {from Canada, I think?} struck me not because of how perfectly they skated or how well they placed. My untrained eye noticed mistakes and she fell twice. But as they released their final pose, I looked up at the huge television screens just More >
The Hard Work of Love and Marriage
Feb 15th
I answer the knock on the practice room door in the basement of the music building, and I assume it’s someone wanting to use the room. I’m already talking about how I’m almost done as I swing open the heavy door. My eyes turn silver dollar size as I meet a sea of pink, pink roses spun in green and silver wrapping paper. I look up at the deep brown smiling eyes behind them and can’t help but fall into them, those eyes that make me smile and blush. It’s February 15th, so I don’t expect flowers. Not that I More >
What You Need to Know You Belong
Feb 14th
Did I ever tell y’all I was Miss Arkansas 1991? It’s true.
Well, sorta.
Actually, I was Miss Arkansas band camp.Not quite the same, I suppose? Well, you already know I play oboe, so my I’m-just-a-big-nerd-and-always-have-been secret isn’t really a secret, now is it.
In high school, we band kids knew all the band-geek jokes and where we fell on the popularity totem pole. We couldn’t have cared less, and you know why? Because we belonged, and band was our catalyst for belonging. We were individual as snowflakes, but we shared a common interest and built a little community around it. I’ve seen the same More >
Blessed Voice
Feb 13th
As our hearts grieve over the untimely death of Whitney Houston, we feel a deep sadness at the loss of such a great artist. Our minds race with questions as to how this could have happened and why. There is no easy way to understand all of this, but there are some truths amidst the grief which we can hold onto in life.
- We all struggle. Our struggle may not be as public or as painful as Whitney’s, but we all have areas in which we struggle to overcome bad habits or destructive tendencies. The Bible reminds us that we have More >
When You Need Some Fresh Air of Your Own
Feb 6th
The calendar tells me it’s February, but my mind and body are convinced it’s April or May. Our January was long, and since this business with Faith’s broken neck slammed down on us, November and December weren’t exactly a church picnic. We usually talk about how time flies, but lately my time moves in slow-mo. One month feels like three. Am I the only one who sometimes experiences this?
Speaking of Faith, I’m thankful to report her vertebrae are healing and fusing like good little bones. I jumped up and down and cried when I heard this but fought the temptation More >
