Just as the whiff of lavender wafted through the air of my bedroom a year ago this week—and I was certain it was her—my mother’s essence had enveloped me as I sat reading the Creation story. In seven days, what was unseen became seen. At the end of Mom's last seven days on earth, we watched [...]
In the beginning God created. Formless and empty darkness covered the deep place of her soul. The Spirit of God was hovering, protecting, participating in the creative work. God spoke into her light. He knew Light was Good. He separated light from darkness for her to discover, offering a vast canopy over her head, high [...]
Not According to Plan 