by Lane | Writing
The Candyland game ended in hot tears. One grandchild had lost, and his disappointment quickly turned into anger. The air became thick with accusations, arguments, and attempts to rewrite the rules. His younger sister’s shoulders drooped as the joy drained from her...
by Lane | Writing
Last summer, I had a plan for a garden and planted five hibiscus trees in our front yard garden spot. Their bright peach blossoms became a vibrant focal point that anchored our garden. Among them, I planted a few edibles, including cherry tomatoes and banana peppers,...
by Lane | Writing
I’ve always wondered what it would be like to have a personal chef. What a luxury it would be to have someone plan delightful meals, buy fresh ingredients, cook innovative entrées, side dishes, and desserts, plate them festively, serve them, and then clean up...
by Lane | Lent, Writing
The season of Lent invites Christians to slow down and reflect; a time of “revision” in our spiritual lives. Traditionally, it is time for prayer and repentance as we move toward renewal and prepare our hearts for Holy Week and the hope of Easter. Lent...
by Lane | Writing
Lent offers space to explore the depths of our dustiness, the raw regrets, the sad sorrows, the bitter, brittle places where healing needs to visit my soul yet again. We enter Lent within the safety of God’s great love for us. In this secure place, we experience His...
by Lane | Writing
For the past 241 days, from June 8, 2025, to February 3, 2026, I have hopped on my indoor exercise bike and pedaled for at least 30 minutes. That’s 34 weeks and 3 days. Over 163 workdays and 78 non-workdays, including 34 Saturdays, 35 Sundays, and 9 federal holidays,...
