Christmas Peace and Desert Places

This article was written in December of 2022. One year ago, my family began a journey that drew me to empathize with the restless wanderings of the Israelites in the desert. It was our first holiday season invaded by a predator we’ve now been told will stalk us till a dying day. As turkeys roasted…

Hurt That Brings Healing

Author: Laura Sumpter I pushed the off button and tossed the phone onto my bed. As I did tears began pouring down my face. “Not again,” my head screamed. “Not again! Dear God, I can’t…” my thoughts stopped short as quiet tears turned to sobs.  I thought through the words I had just heard. For…