I came upon this gem looking through my dad’s old bulletin articles and notes. No matter how old your child … More
Tag: God
Lacking Wisdom
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will … 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
Rejection and Belonging
I will make my dwelling among you, and my soul shall not abhor you. And I will walk among you … More
This is the day
I was twelve when my grandmother lay dying in a hospital bed in Kansas City. I missed having her hug … More
My Dad Was a List Maker
My dad was a list maker. In a journaling book, he left a list for me of five of the … More
You Were Made
You were made, my love, for great things.These talents you already possess, these quirks of personhood already emerging –You have … More
The Best Teaching
His name was Val, and he was a plain-spoken, straight-shooting Texan. His head was shaved bald, and he wore cowboy … More
Surrender and Sustaining Our Hearts
It was Dietrich Bonhoeffer who said, “When Christ call a man he bids him come and die.” Jesus put it … 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