by Ingrid Lochamire | Apr 21, 2017 | Faith
I haven’t done this for awhile, but I’m diving in today to write for five minutes flat on the word “Sing”. Find more five-minute essays or join the conversation here. I cannot. Sing, that is. I warble along with songs on the radio or on my...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Mar 27, 2017 | Faith, Good Books, Wisdom
Recently, a handful of women from my church joined me in reading and discussing Lysa TerKeurst’s book “The Best Yes”. Though our numbers dwindled over the six weeks we met, those of us who remained at the end agreed that our time together had been...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Mar 4, 2017 | Faith, Worship
I stood in line for the symbolic smudge of ashes on the first day of Lent, unprepared for what that touch to my forehead would to do my heart. In the glow of candlelight, tears spilled unbidden. And there she was again, standing at the altar. Skinny, smiling shyly as...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Feb 15, 2017 | Faith
I’ve been reminded that a mother is only as happy as her happiest child. We’d rather experience illness or unhappiness ourselves than to see our children struggle. I’m learning to trust God has a plan as we walk alongside our son in his battle with...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Jan 6, 2017 | Faith
It’s a new year and because I love fresh starts, I’ve been known to make a resolution or two. (I won’t share the statistics on my success at keeping them.) Recently, our pastor challenged us to make commitments instead of resolutions — more...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Jan 1, 2017 | Faith
This Christmas season was going to be different. I entered Advent with a spirit of hope and good intentions, expecting it to carry me to January 6, to Epiphany. Candles would remain lit, trees with twinkling lights would hold their places in our home, and the...
