Turn Your Eyes

I walked a path the other day with my children. It was littered with droppings and mud, puddles interspersed. Parts … More

Thirst

All around me there is great thirst. It is still the crushing heat of summer and yet tree leaves are … More

But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. ~ Habakkuk 2:20 “Keep silence” is a hard … More

“I like to listen to that song because it makes me feel a special way,” my little boy told me … More

The light of dawn is almost imperceptible at first. The darkness hangs like a weight, distorting the familiar world around … More

Grant me a quiet heart, unfettered by the worries of the world.Help me to remember that I have never been … More

My little girl discovered her shadow yesterday and delighted in chasing it (and trying to escape from it) on our … More

It has always fascinated me that Jesus gives us an express command twice in the sermon on the mount: “Do … More

The world seems like a cacophony of voices right now. I made a list of reminders for myself. Perhaps you … More

I have no time to waste, little one.Each moment is a jewel.The dishes, the books, the achievementsSuddenly seem less dear. … More