She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25 “Frailty, thy name is woman.” That was William Shakespeare’s description of women. Napoleon Bonaparte claimed, “Women are nothing but machines for producing children.” … Continue reading
Sharon Hawkins
Whatever is lovely … think about these things. Philippians 4:8 I know you will find this shocking … but I am not always lovely. That is right. If you don’t believe me, just ask my sons. It is hard to … Continue reading
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18 This place is strangely familiar. I hate it with a passion. I do not want to be here. Grief is an ocean of collosal waves. And just … Continue reading
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18 Last Wednesday, the hospice nurse came into my dad’s room around lunchtime. She told us … Continue reading
“Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 I walked into the room and stood quietly as I watched the nurse trying to feed him his pureed supper. He was not … Continue reading
The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. Psalm 121:8 I had just one hour before I needed to meet my son at home. I parked my car crooked in the space next … Continue reading
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 I have a confession to make. … Continue reading