Martha, Martha

The story of Mary and Martha resonates with me on a deep level perhaps because I see so much of … More

Prayer for My Son

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

Rain Lullaby

The rain is a soothing lullaby,To my anxious and harried heart.It forces me to slow down,To remember.I miss too much … More

Roots

I have always loved trees. Flat topped acacias, intimidating and bizarre baobabs with their spindly tops, flame touched poinsettia trees, … More

Good Advice

To open Bible class last night, I asked the kids to think of two examples: someone that would give good … More

How to Be a Good Listener

We love a friend who is a good listener. But it is often hard to be one ourselves. Here is … 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

Washing Feet

If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. ~ … More

Of Children and the Spiritual Starvation Diet

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,    the fruit of the womb a reward. ~ Psalm 127:3 If you are the parent … More

Listening

When I was a teenager, I drove a little Honda Accord. I could either run the air conditioning or play … More