I sighed as I made the loop over the interstate heading in the opposite direction. I had made a wrong turn. Again. I do this so often I’m no longer surprised by it, but I’m always bothered by it. It causes me to feel stupid, to hurl hurtful accusations at myself. Why do you have... Continue Reading →
A loving God. A determined boy. A clueless girl. That's how our union began. Though we had yet to utter a word to one another, he felt certain we were meant to be together. I had no clue. I simply thought he was cute and was thrilled when I learned he was interested in... Continue Reading →
"If allowed, life’s circumstances will empty us, rendering us incapable of living fully as God intended. But if we’re paying attention, we will notice when trouble is brewing. We will recognize when our behavior indicates we are nearing empty. And then, in that moment, we realize the choice becomes ours. We decide whether or not... Continue Reading →
He calls to me. Once, then twice. Possibly more. Okay, okay, God. I’m listening now. Yes, I know. I’ve messed up. I said something I shouldn’t have said; did something I shouldn’t have done; ran ahead of You when I should have waited; taken matters into my own hands. Again. I think Sarah struggled much... Continue Reading →
I have a friend who has been anxiously awaiting news of a decision – someone else’s decision. One out of her control, yet having the potential to greatly impact her and her family. She waited months for the outcome. She needed a yes. She prayed for a yes. But the answer was no. Another... Continue Reading →
I’m praying for a friend. Actually for a few friends. Friends who are going up against difficult assignments. Friends who so desperately long for a definitive answer from God, but all that’s heard clearly is His instruction to wait. Or to reach out, to be available to others, regardless of the outcome. What a challenging... Continue Reading →
“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say, ‘Thank you’"? - William Ward Most nights we rally our children together, each of us sharing our “thankfuls” -- the one thing we’re most thankful for that day. I must confess this is not something we’ve always done. In fact,... Continue Reading →
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