Exhale Fear, Inhale Faith

The mask I often wear says these words: Exhale fear, Inhale faith. When I found it, I bought it. I felt it was important for me to wear. Since, I needed the reminder. I want to dwell in faith, but battle fear time and again. So, exhale fear. Let it go. Inhale faith, take it…

Hello, My Name is Phillip: Chapter Twenty-Eight

(For you who are walking with Phillip, there are three chapters to go. This begins after the concert he played at church. That chapter ended with his observation he would never see his best friend, Kevin, again. I encourage you to get a copy of the book here and share it with friends. Thank you…

Hello, My Name is Phillip: Chapter Twenty-six

A meal at Thanksgiving filled with story, testimony and the fact that Jesus is real. This is the ultimate real. Phillip plays a role in helping his uncle capture a glimpse of this basic fact. Amazing all that happens through the life of a boy who does not speak. Come and see.

The News

Every week I have a great conversation with a dear brother by FaceTime. It is always a time of deep sharing. Last week, Wednesday morning he shared something with me, a bombshell, that caused me to be afraid for him. If I told you what he had decided which caused my fear, many of you…

Hello, My Name is Phillip: Chapter Twenty-One

(This is the serial release of my book Hello, My Name is Phillip. Follow this link to get your own copy on Amazon. We start at the end of Phillip’s first day of school.) After we get home, I practice piano and then do my homework. Mrs. Olson sent extra math sheets home with me….

Hello, My Name is Phillip: Chapter Twenty

(This is the serial release of the book Hello, My Name is Phillip. Please share these blog posts to let others know about the book. It is available on Amazon here. This chapter begins on Phillip’s first day of school. Thank you for reading, liking, commenting and sharing.) I am not excited. I am terrified….

Hello, My Name is Phillip: Chapter Nineteen

(This is the serial release of my book Hello, My Name is Phillip. You are welcome to share these posts with friends, and welcome also to buy the book here. The story picks up as Phillip eavesdrops on an important conversation.) It is Mr. Clay, from the church. He stands there, smiling that wide grin…

Surprising Gifts

Gift Number One: Walking! I can walk without pain! Two weeks ago, Friday, I got that puncture wound (see the Gift of Pain) and by this past Friday I could walk without pain! I have immense empathy for those with pains which haven’t healed as quickly as this one. To walk is such a gift!…

Hello, My Name is Phillip: Chapter Eleven

(This is the serial release of the book Hello, My Name is Phillip. Purchase your copy here. Feel free to share these posts with others. If you want to read past installments, search “Phillip’s Story.” As this chapter begins, they have just returned from the paint store. Enjoy.) The lady talked all the way home….