by Jessica Bolyard | Feb 26, 2015 | Faith
I woke up late this morning, and before my eyes ever opened I felt a burning, stinging, itching pain. My face was on fire. Not literally, of course, but as soon as I flipped the bathroom light on, I saw – through swollen eyes – that I had red splotchiness...
by Jessica Bolyard | Feb 19, 2015 | Faith
I spent some time this morning reflecting on the 21. The 21 Egyptian Christians martyred for their insistent faith in Christ. The 21 led in a line down a middle-eastern beach, wearing orange jumpsuits and accompanied by intimidating men in black. There has been a lot...
by Jessica Bolyard | Feb 6, 2015 | Faith, Fellowship
It was beautiful, really, once I really looked at what I was seeing. I had stopped at a crosswalk to let an older couple cross the street. Arms linked, steps in sync, both moving slowly toward the restaurant. Neither walked effortlessly, and admittedly, their unsteady...
by Jessica Bolyard | Dec 17, 2014 | Faith, Family
It’s been pretty clear to us since my daughter learned to walk that she has hoarder tendencies. From the time she coordinated her eyes and her hands and learned to close her fingers around things, she has always been clutching something in her little fists. When...
by Jessica Bolyard | Dec 9, 2014 | Faith
I was pulling away from the car line this morning when it came on the radio, and the disconnect between what I was feeling and the words streaming from my speakers was palpable. It’s the most wonderful time of the year with the kids jingle belling And everyone...
