The cheers were loud, as we stepped out onto our deck this morning and remembered that our town’s turkey trot run was happening at the end of our road. Some walkers, some runners, all working towards the same goal – the big yellow banner that went up and over our main downtown street. I was…
Sometimes it’s hard to understand why God allows what he does, isn’t it? Why the hurt. Why the broken relationship. Why the pain. Why the disappointment. I’m sure we have all wondered why in our journeys in this life. As much as we can feel isolated on our own deserted island of grief, pain, and…
It’s been a little bit since I’ve given an update on where I’m at on my journey towards a bone marrow transplant! There are so many moving pieces and many things that need to happen yet. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” That pretty much…
Have you ever thought about what makes you content? Or maybe the more correct question would be is – what do you need to be content? Maybe you find yourself in a chapter of discontentment. You wish your car ran better. You wish your house was more updated or looked like the neighbor’s down the…
Believe it or not, I used to be a runner. Yes, at one point, I was healthy enough to do so. Those days seem long ago, but I ran almost every day. In fact, Dan and I were recently reminiscing about the time I tripped on a lip in the sidewalk and ate it, gouging…
It was a typical Saturday afternoon at the Sterks. The Michigan versus Purdue football game was showcased on our TV screen as we cheered on the undefeated Wolverines. With the score 28-0 and the maize and blue well in charge, the TV panned to an on-field announcer coming out of a timeout. She reiterated what…
