March 30, 2021 It’s late or maybe it’s early. I lay in an unfamiliar bed staring at the full moon through the upstairs window. Shadows dance as…… Read more “Porch Pacing Prayer”
Author: stacyboyer
What fog is teaching me
It’s been three months and the Twilight Zone theme song still rings in my ears. I’m still not sure how one minute your morning alarm sounds weird…… Read more “What fog is teaching me”
A Call to show up
The season of Lent begins and I take the challenge of a blogger to pray the promises of God. It seems I’ve lost a bit of my…… Read more “A Call to show up”
Return
It all began Thanksgiving break when my hubby and I traveled to see his family in their Illinois hometown. In an effort to stay outside in the…… Read more “Return”
Warning signs
Two trucks, two boats, and one four runner all packed with the seven of us and two dogs. Not to mention the loads of stuff we’ve brought…… Read more “Warning signs”
Road to Epiphany
The story of Christ’s birth often feels as if it all happens in a few short hours. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem and Jesus is born.…… Read more “Road to Epiphany”
He’s here!
This Christmas morning doesn’t look like it used to. No tiny tots at my bedside sounding alarm in unbridled anticipation of gifts under the tree. The oldest…… Read more “He’s here!”
advent’s waiting
She toddled in with her momma , and I peeked around the corner of the shelf to say hello. She frowned and I stepped back with a…… Read more “advent’s waiting”
Letting Go
My pastor told the story of a man falling off a cliff and grabbing a branch. As he held on for dear life, the man cried out…… Read more “Letting Go”
thank-full
Most years I gather twigs from the yard and place them in a vase with scattered paper leaves for writing things I’m thankful for. This is the…… Read more “thank-full”