Some days I feel great elation: “At last! Here is the spot where I have grown! See how I did … More
Category: Perseverance
Today
Some days are heavy with the unexpected and emotional. Even straightforward tasks seem topsy turvy. Our hearts are broken by … More
Everyone Messes Up
It shouldn’t surprise us (and yet we often are train wrecked!) when we mess up. The Lord himself reminds us … More
Strengthen Your Hearts
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the … More
The Real Battlefield
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, … More
Encouragement for Parents
Parenting is tough work. It requires diligence, great love, and vast amounts of patience, among other things. And God understands … More
Lessons from a Nest
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! ~ Psalm 27:14 She chose an … More
I Am Not Enough
There are some days when I am keenly aware of my own insufficiency. I am not enough – by any … More
Walking the Path
We stepped into an unknown world, shrouded in mist. Our entire neighborhood was blanketed in sweet, sparkling silver. Pathways that … More
Patience
The problem with praying for patience is that we are mostly given opportunities to practice being patient rather than a … More
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