Yep, it’s a vulnerable post, but here goes. We hit another milestone. My kids hired a photographer to take family pictures in our newfound familial configuration. I (Clare) am compelled to not only post these meaningful pictures on social media but to share a part of the meaning. When we gave our lives in public …
I PRAISE YOU FOR THIS RESURRECTION MADNESS by Ted Loder Lord of such amazing surprises as put a catch in my breath and wings on my heart, I praise you for this joy, too great for words but not for tears and songs and sharing; for this mercy that blots out my betrayals and …
Art by Teresa Pizzimenti “Greater love has no man than this than to lay down His life for a friend.” Jesus Passion has defined His love and your value then, now and always. Here at Crossroads, we just finished 3 hours of silence, solitude, and contemplation. Today is a day to reflect on God’s deep …
On Good Friday our baby Paul was born-still. I remember the irony of that “Good” Friday. Our son’s genetic anomalies led our church into 52 days of fasting and prayer. We wanted our son to be healed, and yet, sometimes, our prayers felt, well, schizophrenic. One prayer would be “let this cup pass…not my will …
Paul Anthony Loughrige 4/1/88-Eternity Yesterday was our son Paul’s 31st birthday and “coincidentally” yesterdays scripture passage was also the text Scott read at Paul’s memorial service. April 1, 2019, was full of our delightful, and inexhaustible grandchildren. Basketball, playing with dolls, cooking, eating, cleaning, repeat. Their mom/Aunt Sara showed up with birthday supplies and now decorating …