When friends get engaged, a baby is born, a long awaited job offer is extended—we, too, may be unable to keep from sharing our joyful “song” with others.
The morning after the election
Where I see harm,
she sees hope.
Why do we see things so differently?
Blessing for Election Day
Bless this ballot, God, I pray,
keep peace on Election Day.
Autumn wisdom
A deciduous tree doesn’t fret about keeping up with the rest of the forest.
Evening prayer
You made everything and said it was good. Still, I have to ask… Why hurricanes? And tornadoes? Why cancer? Why weapons? Why war? Perhaps the question inshould be praying is…
Blessing for another school year
May you walk tall and stay humble,
be slow to anger and quick to serve,
And when you stumble or cry,
may you feel comfort and care,
and remember you are deeply loved
by your family and your Creator,
Finding God
God greeted my toddler from the garbage truck,
God cheered each batter at my oldest’s baseball game,
God saw me with my hands full and opened up the gate.
I CAN’T WRITE
Because school’s out for the summer and my kids are here all.the.time. Because there’s baseball practice tonight, basketball tomorrow and soccer camp next week. Because we have swim lessons and playdates and birthday parties on the calendar. Because long luxurious playground visits. Because concerts, nature walks and dining al fresco. Because pool days, beach trips,Continue reading “I CAN’T WRITE”
Advice to Young Women
When I stepped on stage to sing,
my voice shook, then steadied,
with each verse, I grew feathers,
soon after, I was soaring high in the sky.
The champion
She pitched. Standing in the center of the cul-de-sac, Mom threw straight, steady pitches, encouraging us to swing with a gentle, “Hey batta-batta, swing batta-batta.” When it was her turn to bat, she smacked line drives and fly balls into the outfield, which was the handsome neighbor’s front yard.
Erin Strybis 