I remember a pastor once telling me that children who have an attachment item — a blankie, a teddy, a…
Dana VanderLugtMay 4, 2019
Last time I wrote about the centennial of the birth of my father. Today I’m reflecting on the death last…
James BrattMay 2, 2019
Just a few days ago, I had to mow my lawn because I didn’t want it to reach “nuisance” height.This…
April FietMay 1, 2019
A high school classmate of mine died last week. Now that my classmates and I have entered our mid-50s, the…
Scott HoezeeApril 30, 2019
How often do we change our minds about a fundamental truth? The story of Peter Karpovich provides a useful exploration…
Rebecca KoerselmanApril 29, 2019
Do you sense stillness or movement? descent or ascent? embalming or emergence? What do you think the butterflies are doing?…
Julie VanDerVeen Van TilApril 28, 2019
While I am normally happy to flop on the sofa and watch mindless TV on Friday nights, last night I…
Debra RienstraApril 27, 2019
The only means of getting man and woman, beast and wagon across the rain-swollen Niobrara River was by rope, hand…
James C. SchaapApril 26, 2019
“Prayer was never meant to be magic," Mother said. "Then why bother with it?" Suzy scowled. "Because it's an act…
Kate KooymanApril 25, 2019
