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 …
Do you have a prophet? Yes, you do! Today’s Scripture comes from the book of Hosea. Hosea lives the prophetic message he delivers to Israel. A failed marriage, rebellion, forgiveness, and trying again. Hosea lives the painful and hopeful message he will offer the people of Israel. Your life is a prophetic message, too. …
What do we want to make known to our children and our children’s children? I (Clare) was recently interviewed on the Dear Daughters Podcast and was asked to write a letter to my 30-year old self. The words poured out with grief and gratitude. Here’s the short note that has me practicing a much longer …
It’s true; God speaks. If we’re awake and listening, we will hear just what is needed, even when what is needed is silence. I (Clare) spent Thursday night in Detroit hanging out with my 91-year-old mom on the way to a silent retreat in Nebraska. Mom recently found her mom’s poem and wanted me to …