Miracles We Do Not See
Miracles happen in the most unusual ways; often unseen and unnoticed but ever present. We pray for miracles don’t we? I know I do. But do we really believe that God will do it? I would like to challenge you today to think of miracles as little kisses from God every day often going unnoticed. […]
Rejection and Inclusion
I was recently at a dinner with some people I don’t see very often. It was a large group and a loud table; several families gathered together. And while I didn’t notice it at first, as the night wore on, I noticed that one couple in particular was doing everything they could to avoid talking […]
Aging with Grace
As I age, I continuously hear women saying, “I want to age with grace.” What in the world does that mean? Does it mean to smile and bear it, not color your hair, or grit your teeth and act like you like this thing called aging? No. I don’t think it means any of those […]
What Was I Thinking?
Have you ever said to yourself, “What was I thinking?” We all have! There are times that we do things and we wonder if we checked our mind out for a few minutes or even a few days. Often when we say this we are having regrets and perhaps even condemning ourselves for making poor […]
Don’t Give Up
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. –Galatians 6:9 My friend, who is loved and cherished by God: have you ever felt like giving up? Is there a situation, circumstance, or problem right now in your life, that makes you […]
When God is Working Things Out
Recently I went on a trip—a fabulous trip with my daughters and granddaughters. We laughed so much I thought my sides would split. We shared stories and joys and exchanged sad stories. We ate a lot, hung out a lot, and at times some of us (not saying who) danced for no reason because a […]
Brotherly Love
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:9-10 Unconditional love, agape love, must be the basis for all that we do. Paul exhorts Christians in the 1st century church, and likewise today, to be sincere […]
What do you need?
My keyboard is upstairs in the playroom. One day I dream of having a beautiful, upright piano in our living room. Right now though, I practice my keyboard in the playroom, surrounded by my kids’ toys. Honestly, most of the time I practice surrounded by my kids playing with their toys. If you have small […]
Fruit in Every Season
My dear friend, how does your life look when you go through a dry season? Do you continue to bear good fruit for the Lord, or do your branches dry up and your leaves wither? It’s that time of year when spring and the normal structures and schedules of the school year are coming to […]
Mothers Unite
Since Yesterday was Mother’s Day, I want to direct this post to mothers around the country and encourage all of you mothers out there who are discouraged, weary, guilt-ridden-stressed-filled, and simply worn out. Some of you may not be Moms yet or are spiritual Moms but the principle of seeking Jesus first is the same. […]