God is Good, Still
Boy, I used to have a ton of energy. I could get up early, work at the hospital all day, exercise, and stay up all night playing games or wallpapering the kitchen until dawn. I was still like that after birthing 2 children with the energy and mindset of a genetic mashup between Mary Poppins, […]
What To Do In ‘The Waiting’
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” | Philippians 1:27 | Life has a way of surprising us. Sometimes the surprises are good—and sometimes they are more of a frustrating stall. I call this waiting in life, ‘the meantime’. The meantime is that place in between a problem and […]
The Ultimate Valentine
Paper, scissors, glue, and glitter peppered my desk each February when I was a kid. I have such lovely memories of making a card for each classmate, double-checking to make sure that I placed a checkmark near each name on the class list. Not wanting to forget a single peer. While most of these Valentine […]
The Prayer That Changes Everything
When troubling times come, many have an instinct to pray. However, even with this instinct, I still often hear the phrase, “I don’t even know how to pray.” It’s a sentiment shared by the multitudes these days. Isn’t it funny how sometimes, what we need to know from God’s Word is right in front of […]
Seeking Hidden Treasure
At the beginning of December, I decided to close out this strange, roller-coaster year by reading through the Gospels. I don’t think I’m the only one heading into 2021 a little worn out, and I’ve found nothing offers hope quite like the birth, life, and passion of Jesus. I also enjoy the Gospels because I’ve […]
Finding Rest This Christmas Season
R-E-S-T Do these four letters describe your month of December? It certainly isn’t the first word that comes to my mind. Yet as we look at biblical celebrations like Passover, the Festival of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Festival of Shelters, we find the concept of Sabbath to be an important one. God […]
‘The Squash Dish’ – A Must-Have Thanksgiving Side
Looking at the different topics and options to write about this week as we head into Thanksgiving, I surprised myself with the subject matter that stood out to me. Why on earth would I choose the one area where I am the least equipped? Maybe because that’s par for the course in my life, in […]