In Love With Sherlock

I’ve always been a big fan of mysteries. I realized how much mysteries have been a part of my life just this morning, as I was thinking about being 33 years old.  I was hit by a wave of nostalgia that took me back to my first crush on crime-solvers.  I can...

Rediscovery

Recently, I rediscovered a favorite author of mine. I stumbled across her name in a magazine editorial, and it evoked memories of a powerful book I had read almost 15 years ago. The book was called “A Heart of Winter.” It was the story of the daughter of a...

Meet Some New Friends!

About 7 months ago, we bade farewell to dear family and friends and travelled 6000 miles away. Since that time, God has brought many new friends into our lives.  We wish we could have a big party and introduce all our friends to each other! However, in lieu of that,...

“…to wait there”

Being constant. Faithful in prayer. Expectant to see God’s answer.  Hearing no news of change.  But still praying.   If I cannot catch “the sound of noise of rain” long before the rain falls,   and, going to some hilltop of the spirit, as near...

Kindergarten Graduation

This past Monday, the kindergarten where I sometimes teach English held their annual graduation ceremony.  The day found me reflecting wistfully on my own childhood.  My own Kindergarten photo is below.  Can you tell where I am? (Incidentally, I think you can click on...