Words are funny things. They have the power to stick with us decades after they have been spoken, yet instead … More
Category: God’s will
Rainfall
The rain came gently,A steady patter after silence just before,Soft droplets falling on leaves and parched earth,A gentle lullabyTo soothe … More
Resources in Parenting
The Incredibles is ostensibly a movie about a family of superheroes, but in many ways, it’s a movie about surviving … More
On Bee Stings and Bodies
I stepped on a bee walking across my lawn the other day. The stinger itself was miniscule – slender and … More
Foundations
When we were first married, we lived in a little house. One of its quirks was that there’d always be … More
List making and Interruptions
There are people who love lists. And there is the rest of humanity. I love lists on crisp lined paper … More
Acrostic Psalms
In our ladies class on Wednesday nights, we have been studying the Psalms. There are nine psalms written in acrostic … More
On Toddlers and Following
Toddlers are not known for their willingness to submit. Have you ever watched a toddler straining against his mother’s hand? … More
The Promise of Presence
Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, … More
Caring for Each Other
There was once a preacher at a little congregation in Knott, Texas. He studied with the members there, visited their … More