Our children are often more capable than we give them credit for. It’s important to protect their innocence and grant … More
Author: tracywatts
Blooming
I walked farther today than normal.Buoyed by dawn’s soft light and gentle birdsong,my feet brought me to a new bend … More
Lay It Aside
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin … More
Rejection and Belonging
I will make my dwelling among you, and my soul shall not abhor you. And I will walk among you … More
This is the day
I was twelve when my grandmother lay dying in a hospital bed in Kansas City. I missed having her hug … More
My Dad Was a List Maker
My dad was a list maker. In a journaling book, he left a list for me of five of the … More
Our Hearts’ Prompting
We all realize at some level how fickle our hearts are. The Lord says it like this: The heart is … More
You Were Made
You were made, my love, for great things.These talents you already possess, these quirks of personhood already emerging –You have … More
The Best Teaching
His name was Val, and he was a plain-spoken, straight-shooting Texan. His head was shaved bald, and he wore cowboy … More
Washing Feet
If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. ~ … More