When a Bible Study Habit Becomes a Rhythm of Grace
The alarm assaults my senses as I stir from sleep. Immediately anxious thoughts flood my barely conscious mind. Concerns about the day … Read more
When the Doubt Creeps in
Doubt creeps in like a whisper at first. The quiet, raspy voice of the enemy, or is that my own head voice? … Read more
Tending our Soul like a Garden
I slipped quietly into the stillness of the garden, seeking the same stillness in my soul. Isn’t it interesting how winter seems … Read more
How to Live Anxiously
Life rarely turns out how we imagine. Being in my forties, Lord willing, I am only maybe halfway through my journey in … Read more
How Together Makes a Difference
Loneliness permeates our culture. We pretend to be connected yet we are so far from one another. This loneliness has only grown … Read more
If You’re Carrying a Burden
Shifting the burden from one shoulder to the other only offers temporary relief. The weight brings an ache that strains the body … Read more
How to Live Tethered to Truth
Truth does not equal your interpretation of a situation, a feeling, a loss, a moment. Truth is not what my mind thinks … Read more
3 Tips for Walking Wisely in 2022
“These are desperate times!” These words from Ephesians 5:16 in the Message translation ring true even today. We live in a desperate time in human … Read more
How to Praise in Advance
The dark night, the wearisome task and the bleating sheep surrounded the shepherds. Heaven split open with light like they had never … Read more
Releasing the Expectations
We nearly drown ourselves in expectations as we turn the final month of the calendar. Gifts, parties, gathering and lists fill our … Read more
What Really Matters
Our days and calendars didn’t take long to fill up with the shift of the seasons, and even more as the holidays … Read more