“… Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”  – Nehemiah 8:10 Joy can feel elusive. For all the wreckage of the world around us, the struggles we’ve faced, and the worries for what’s ahead, it’s easy for joy to get lost in the shuffle. But I’ve made it my mission this year to […]

There’s a small orchid plant sitting snug in its base by our kitchen sink. My husband keeps pointing out the plant, showing me the slow growth progress that’s been made over the winter weeks. What started with five green buds tightly shut has transformed into a beautiful arrangement of white flowers with delicate pink centers that have […]