The Questions I Need to Be Asking
There are some days where we get sideswept by the sharp dichotomy of 2 things: the things I want and yearn for and the things I feel like I “should”… Read more The Questions I Need to Be Asking →
Why I Keep Having that Martha Heart
My Bible reading today covered Luke 10, specifically Mary and Martha: But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not… Read more Why I Keep Having that Martha Heart →
How to Visit, Despite My Own Excuses
Visiting (the sick, widows, shut ins, etc) is something we all know we should do. I think about verses like I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick… Read more How to Visit, Despite My Own Excuses →
The First Christmas Since…
Through the window, blue and white lights twinkle. Tinsel throws glints across the curtains and turquoise and silver balls shimmer. I love looking at our little tree – a live… Read more The First Christmas Since… →
What to Give When They Already Have an Embarrassment of Blessings
We are incredibly, immensely blessed. We have what we need: food, clothes, and shelter. We have what we want: toys, books and, especially for Gideon, cars. We have, as my… Read more What to Give When They Already Have an Embarrassment of Blessings →
When Christmas Spirit is not Enough
Christmas is a bizarre time of year. It is a holiday season with an incredible pendulum – the same people who take extra time to remember the elderly, the military,… Read more When Christmas Spirit is not Enough →
The Church
I love my church. But not because it’s perfect. Nothing made up of people ever is. I love my church because its foundation is Christ. It is built not of… Read more The Church →
Why I Chose This Path
Dear One, You walk the path of a Christian. You made your initial commitment, years ago, but it is a daily cross that must be chosen, picked up and carried.… Read more Why I Chose This Path →
Why Toddlers Need to Care About Choices
Make a good choice. Please think about what you’re doing. That was not a good choice. Please choose a different activity, or I will choose one for you. If you’re… Read more Why Toddlers Need to Care About Choices →
When I Need the Grace of Christ
I love my sleep. And I miss it dearly. I am in a season of life where I do not yet sleep through the night. But, oh, there is something… Read more When I Need the Grace of Christ →
Want Better Quiet Time? Here’s 5 Ways to Do It
We all know we should have daily quiet time with God… but sometimes it’s hard to just… do it. Somehow life gets hectic and urgent and distracting. Here are some… Read more Want Better Quiet Time? Here’s 5 Ways to Do It →
31 Lists to Help Your Spiritual Focus
I love lists. There is beauty and clarity in the order. I love the crispness of the post it notes, the color of journal pages. I love checking things off… Read more 31 Lists to Help Your Spiritual Focus →
When You’re Craving Rest
Sometimes, when you’re sick or sad or just not feeling like yourself – when you’re lonely, insecure, and just a little tired – sometimes, you just want someone to hold… Read more When You’re Craving Rest →
