I sink into my friend’s cushy new loveseat with a grateful sigh. The eight-hour drive from my house to hers has left me exhausted—I don’t have great stamina as a long-distance driver, but ...
On August 18, 2013, I suddenly felt dizzy. It had been a nice Sunday afternoon. I remember what I was wearing: a mauve colored peasant blouse and white pedal pusher pants. And I remember that the sun ...
I’ll be honest: I’m not a big new year’s resolution girl. I find the idea of making a list of commitments for an entire year daunting. Perfectionist that I am, new year’s resol...
I am on a quest to learn what it means to “worship” God. I can think back to several “worship” experiences. When I was young, I attended many worship services which consisted o...
Want a simple family devotion that will build your kids’ faith and your own? This makes a great family devotion for any time of year. Start by reading Isaiah 9:1–7. (Try reading the New Living T...
“Grace demands nothing of us in payment, but everything of us in trust.” – Unknown Understanding grace has been a lifelong struggle for me. As I have leaned into both joy and sorrow this y...
The questions kept coming as Micah and Gracie were eager to know more about their Papa’s neurological disease. It’s a tough one. He has lost all mobility and is wheelchair (or scooter) bou...
The minivan smells like French fries. Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome looks at me from the driver’s seat and pulls into our driveway. “Home sweet home! Are you ready to unpack?” I grunt....
Luke 6:35 This is easier said than done. Some hurts are small hurts. We can get over those. Time usually heals, and allows the pain to subside. We may even forget. Some wounds are much deeper, much mo...
Everyone has a story. Hearing peoples stories can move our hearts, it gives us the opportunity to hear the why behind who they are. During a recent service trip in Africa, with an organization called ...