She could have been overcome with the ambiguities of her future. She could have worried about her own inadequacies (what…
The Trouble with Seeing
It may be that my eyes are growing older. But these days, I like a good, bright lamp in order…
Lessons from a Nest
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! ~ Psalm 27:14 She chose an…
I Am Not Enough
There are some days when I am keenly aware of my own insufficiency. I am not enough – by any…
A Cup of Water
He was a gentle older man, quiet but tender hearted. When my dad had to pause the sermon, overcome with…
Walking the Path
We stepped into an unknown world, shrouded in mist. Our entire neighborhood was blanketed in sweet, sparkling silver. Pathways that…
The Beauty of the Body
I see her, arms outstretched, reaching out to hold the heartbroken, hugging them as they cry. I see her bending…
The Children That God Has Graciously Given Me
I’ve never met a child who schedules out her temper tantrums in advance. Neither do babies ask permission before waking…
Consider
We live in a fast-paced world, beset by busyness and distraction. We are often weighed down with responsibilities, anxieties, and…
Patience
The problem with praying for patience is that we are mostly given opportunities to practice being patient rather than a…
A Promise of Hope
They surprised me as I walked – Caught off guard. Here in this barren wintry clay, Empty yesterday, But now…
Blessings of a Friend
A good and Godly friend is a treasure – something to thank God for. I think of the deep and…
Dwelling Place
Life is transitory and change inevitable. That’s why, I think, we instinctively try to carve out permanence for ourselves –…
A Parent’s Love
I like to think of myself as a somewhat competent communicator. Communication, after all is my craft as a teacher,…
Joy
Joy is a child being given good news, the happiness erupting full bodied. Joy is a mother, holding her child…
Why I’m Thankful for God
November is generally a month when people try to be more intentionally thankful (a good habit to cultivate). Yet, the…
Casting our Anxieties on Him
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. ~ 1 Peter 5:7 That little word “all” speaks so…
The End of the Story
Scripture is rich in stories of God’s people, yet they are not perfect people living perfect lives, untouched by tragedy…
The Sheep’s Responsibility
Last week, we looked at some promises from John 10 we can use to comfort our hearts. God is indeed…
Promises from the Shepherd
We all get discouraged and long for someone to comfort our hearts. We long for someone to love us deeply,…
Building My House
The wisest of women builds her house,but folly with her own hands tears it down. ~ Proverbs 14:1 What does…
Cleaning Out
There is a tipping point in life, where we can no longer keep our balance. We realize that things need…
Questions
Any day spent with children is a day filled with questions. Here is a smattering of what I have been…
Turn Your Eyes
I walked a path the other day with my children. It was littered with droppings and mud, puddles interspersed. Parts…
Thirst
All around me there is great thirst. It is still the crushing heat of summer and yet tree leaves are…
The Unharried (and Unhurried) Jesus
Reading through the gospels we see a purposeful and unharried Jesus. He was not involved in the rat race of…
Keep Silent
But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. ~ Habakkuk 2:20 “Keep silence” is a hard…
Words – Small but Mighty
I don’t know why we hold on to those comments that hurt us, instead of the good, uplifting loving ones.…
Why We Sing
“I like to listen to that song because it makes me feel a special way,” my little boy told me…
Teaching by Example
My husband pointed it out. There was our little girl, sitting quietly in the tub, folding her washcloth – just…
Light of Dawn
The light of dawn is almost imperceptible at first. The darkness hangs like a weight, distorting the familiar world around…
Grant Me a Quiet Heart
Grant me a quiet heart, unfettered by the worries of the world.Help me to remember that I have never been…
The Bible is a Special Book
I remember watching my aunt teach a children’s class once and being struck by how she introduced the Bible story.…
Things that Cost Us Time
“We run into trouble when we try to do all that others expect us to do, what we expect of…
Shadows and Turning
My little girl discovered her shadow yesterday and delighted in chasing it (and trying to escape from it) on our…
Do Not Worry
It has always fascinated me that Jesus gives us an express command twice in the sermon on the mount: “Do…
Little One
I have no time to waste, little one.Each moment is a jewel.The dishes, the books, the achievementsSuddenly seem less dear.…
He Resolved
But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the…
A Welcoming Rock
Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come;you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock…
Consider
Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you. ~…
At the Feet of Jesus
Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she…
Changed
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand as he came down…
But Our Eyes Are Upon You
A vast army marched together, adding to the ranks nation by nation. This was not a small guerilla war fare…
Running with Boots On
He came in with a ridiculous outfit. He already stood out in that crowd, being a full head and shoulders…
Teach Me to Trust
Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God…
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