I hold great empathy with Jacob who literally (and metaphorically) wrestled with God. What a human endeavor! He was not … More
Tag: God
Thanksgiving Prayer
Thank you, God. For the start of a quiet morning, time just to myself before the rest of the house … More
How to Deal With Strong Feelings
(Not an exhaustive list) Realize that not every feeling comes from God The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately … More
Quiet My Soul
I needed this stretch of quiet,In order to hear my soul.It is too easy to ignoreThe longings and cries of … More
Approval Ratings
Words are funny things. They have the power to stick with us decades after they have been spoken, yet instead … 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
In His Hands
For a spiritual being, God’s hands are mentioned frequently in scripture. It’s a fascinating concept. Yahweh, a spirit, makes himself … 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