But I . . .

I have never cared about holiness. When I read Scripture, sang songs, or heard conversations about God’s holiness, I felt… Read more But I . . .

The American sky, 1874

What would it be like?– I wander, alone, in quiet woods one winter night staring into the best sky I’ve… Read more The American sky, 1874

Reflection on the year’s blessings and most important moments

Does anyone actually enjoy visiting their gynecologist? I didn’t think so. I dread this annual visit more than I detest… Read more All clear

Maggie’s obsession with carousels began six months ago when Nettie, her grandma, brought her a coloring book with sketches of… Read more Important

The minute I start thinking about how much work I’m getting done, whether I’m accomplishing enough in my business, if… Read more Seeing love

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I woke up humming a tune. “Whippoorwills in the willows…” I love that little song. It…

My love for crimson clover started my senior year in college. I’d never really paid them much attention before then.… Read more Gumberries

In early December, it grew bitterly cold in Arkansas. I stoked the wood stove full day in and day out,… Read more Word of the year 2017

If I had a dollar for every cynical, ungrateful, and whiny social media post I’ve seen about 2016, I’d be covered in… Read more 2016 gift list