An arc is defined as a continuous progression or a line of development. Webster’s Dictionary From time to time I like to read through the archives of my past writings. I have been writing in this blog for 21 years, which is crazy to me, and since it is currently January, it’s fun to scroll…

The other day I was talking to a man at Samaritan — the health sharing plan that I am a part of. At the end of our conversation, he asked if he could pray for me for healing and strength and of course, I agreed. In his prayer he said a word that stuck out…

Fall has descended upon the Midwest and ever so slowly, the leaves are beginning their shift from deep green to the various colors and hues that mark this season with its beauty. The weather is still warm and has been fairly sunny, but the grey skies will eventually come and blanket us with the inevitable…

I am learning that as you get older, many those who have been part of your life since your birth, join the great cloud of witnesses who go before and experience eternity. You grieve the loss — of their physical presence, their voice, hugs, conversations, and laughter. Grief comes in waves and at weird times. Sometimes…