Sep 22, 2010

Red House

Saw this doorway on an evening walk up by Indian Rock. It felt like a homecoming kind of place.

Sep 20, 2010

Birthday Blessing

It's your day-of-days. I'm glad you were born. You make the world a better place.

Sep 10, 2010

Birthday Cake in Dark Woods

I met with a neighbor to pray about our kids' upcoming tuition bills. As we finished, we heard the doorbell... Her husband was there to say that he had just gotten news of an inheritance check that would fill the gap for what they needed the next day for the fall semester. "But we still have nothing to put towards the spring semester!" he moaned. Oh, the candles burn bright in this dark wood.

Sep 7, 2010

Long Distance

Last week I took my 18 year old son to college. Then I got on a plane and flew across multiple rivers and cities and mountain ranges and deserts and came home. I'm not hearing from him much, which I think is a good sign...