During a recent night, lying awake and filled with worry for a loved one, I experienced one of those rare instances when the voice of the Lord is almost audible. As I feared I'd never sleep again, I sensed the Lord ask, "Do you trust me?"
Everyday Life
My Mom Tells Her Story of Raising Children Overseas
15 years ago today my mother—Marjorie Jo Loomis Dubert—"graduated to glory" (1928–2010). In her remembrance, I’m sharing a talk she gave in October, 1984 to her colleagues about her experience of raising children in Papua New Guinea.
Liturgy for the First Weeks of a New Life
It’s hard being new to the world. Welcoming a baby for the first time is rough. This prayer, inspired by my son, his wife, and their new daughter, is for all who have a new baby in the family.
My Birth Story Sixty Years Later
Some parents have a family tradition of telling their children their birth story every year on their birthday. God tells Jesus’ birth story to us in the Christmas narrative. Telling our stories defines us. My mother told my birth story quite often but since she is no longer with me to celebrate the occasion of this milestone birthday, I tell myself the story through her written words I recently discovered in her personal letters.
My Sixtieth Birthday Wish
I’m turning sixty in a few days and for my birthday I want sixty reviews (or as many as possible) for my book: “Favored Blessed Pierced: A Fresh Look at Mary of Nazareth.”
The Difference between Envy and Jealousy
Do you know the difference between envy and jealousy? I did not until I heard a message from Jamin Roller at Citizens Church, Plano, Texas. I owe these thoughts to him.
Wise Words From My Mom
My mom was a keeper (pun intended). She kept documents, notes, calendars, prayer letters, cards—anything she thought important. On this thirteen anniversary of her graduation to glory, I share some of my mother’s wise words.
To the Groom and his Bride
On August 7, 2022, my first-born son, Lane, married Pam in a lovely ceremony officiated by my husband. Here are the words we, as his parents, spoke over them.
Pondered Treasures 