Out of the corner of my eye I saw my eleven year old lifting her younger sister onto her shoulders today. I almost passed out. I'm not kidding. I had to command myself to breathe, to relax, to let go. To trust. It's a little problem I have, this freezing with fear from time to time. Last spring, in Kenya, I watched a kid climb to the highest branches of an ...
Encouraging Word Wednesday: The Good Shepherd
What do you think of when you hear the word "shepherd"? Angels on the outskirts of Bethlehem? The 23rd Psalm? I'll be honest, when I think of shepherds, in my mind's eye, I often see small boys wrapped in woolen blankets poking sticks at sheep and goats. They're watching the flocks, leading them from one grassy patch to the next, even if that patch happens to be the ...
Encouraging Word Wednesday: The Good Shepherd
What do you think of when you hear the word "shepherd"? Angels on the outskirts of Bethlehem? The 23rd Psalm? I'll be honest, when I think of shepherds, in my mind's eye, I often see small boys wrapped in woolen blankets poking sticks at sheep and goats. They're watching the flocks, leading them from one grassy patch to the next, even if that patch happens ...
Salted Caramel Mocha Cookies
It's really no secret that I love coffee. And chocolate. And cookies. I like caramel, too. Put them all together and you get these Salted Caramel Mocha Cookies, which are a tasty way to satisfy all your cravings. These salted caramel mocha cookies are sweet and salty and soft and chewy with a little bit of crunch on the outside. The coffee flavor is mild so people who don't like coffee ...