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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]