Mistakenly we too often live for the highs of life: a baby’s first steps, graduation, a first job. These are … More
Category: joy
A Mother’s Offering
From the very beginning, we see worship as an offering. Abel offered the first fruits of his flock (Genesis 4:4). … More
Martha, Martha
The story of Mary and Martha resonates with me on a deep level perhaps because I see so much of … More
Surprise Lilies and God’s Goodness
Lycoris squamigera are aptly known as surprise lilies or even resurrection lilies. For most of the year they lie dormant … More
Count It All Joy
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds ~ James 1:2 The CSB renders this … More
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
Focus and Contentment
The Israelites saw so many wonders. They had witnessed the plagues and how the Lord protected the Israelites and humbled … More
Funny Things
Children are a gift from the Lord. Their innocence, faith and trust help remind us big people of how we … More
I am rich
I am rich. Grace lavished over my brokenness, the steadfast love of the Lord never ceasing and free atonement for … More
Hostess Twinkies
When I was a little girl, I loved to go with my dad to his office. He sat behind a … More