Cleansing the Temple

And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And … More

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherdHe is in charge, not me.I shall not want.He provides all I need (though not all that I want).He makes … More

I watched a monarch

I watched a monarch fluttering,Flower face to flower face.There are no straight linesTo a butterfly’s path,No efficiency,And yet she goes … More

Ancient Foe

And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he … More

On Trust and Who God Is

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable … More

4 Things We Learn from Paul about Mothering

But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were … More

God Leads Us Home

You have led in your steadfast love the people whom you have redeemed; you have guided them by your strength to your holy abode. … More

Bedtime Blessing

Lay down your tired headAnd close your weary eyes.Let your breathing slowWhile I sing a lullaby. The day we’ve lived … More

Happy the Home

There is a saying: “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” The Wise Man puts it like this: Better is … More

Broken Cisterns

Be appalled, O heavens, at this; be shocked, be utterly desolate,declares the Lord,for my people have committed two evils:they have forsaken me, the fountain of living … More