Prayer for My Daughter

Eternal love, far wiser, deeper, fuller than my own,Cover my girl with yourself.Keep her, Lord, as you would have her,Drive … More

In Acceptance Lieth Peace

I hold great empathy with Jacob who literally (and metaphorically) wrestled with God. What a human endeavor! He was not … More

Thank you, God. For the start of a quiet morning, time just to myself before the rest of the house … More

I needed this stretch of quiet,In order to hear my soul.It is too easy to ignoreThe longings and cries of … More

The Incredibles is ostensibly a movie about a family of superheroes, but in many ways, it’s a movie about surviving … More

In our ladies class on Wednesday nights, we have been studying the Psalms. There are nine psalms written in acrostic … More

Breath prayer Throughout the day as you are scattered and in need, breathe in a phrase for four seconds (or … More

Spiritually mature people have a rich and regular prayer life. Jesus, of course, is the first and best example. He … More

I am not my own.These hands, these thoughts,this hodge podge of talents and emotions,this unique blend of personhoodWas created,Formed in … More

Lord, be with my child.He will face temptation, hardship, and wrestlings,And I will not be by his side.But you, Lord, … More