I joked recently that I probably wouldn’t get nominated for “Mother of the Year,” but I bought my college-age son a gift certificate at our school auction to skydive. I readily rationalized that since he has the heart of an adventurer, I knew that he’d totally love the experience. And, after all, the money was … [Read more…]
Month: July 2013
It’s a Saga Alright!
Sitting at my niece’s high school graduation a couple of months ago, I noticed my sister-in-law several seats down doing something on her phone. Since I couldn’t get reception in the coliseum, I wondered how she could. I asked my nephew sitting beside me what his mom was doing and he replied, “Oh she’s playing … [Read more…]
Worship: Your Love Language
Worship wars. Those two words put together make me shudder. Traditional vs. contemporary. Hymns vs. choruses. Neckties vs. t-shirts. Robed choir vs. praise band. “Us” vs. “Them.” These differences take me back to my precious grandfather. He was born in 1884 and was 77 years old when I was born (in 1961). He was a … [Read more…]
Strands in the God Thread
Not long ago, a friend was telling me about the “God thread” she saw woven in the story of her youngest son and his new bride. I listened with great interest and anticipation, as I, too, was planning a child’s wedding–my only daughter was engaged. I’m a visual learner, so her word picture was vivid … [Read more…]
Forbearance: Grace for Others
We were at a get together with co-workers and it was the first time the “new hire” had been invited to hang out. She was a big personality, smart, bold, fun (maybe a bit too much of all of these for being the “new girl.”) I don’t know what lead to the moment, but I … [Read more…]
First Response Team
“We got ready at once…” (Acts 16:10) Whenever a first response vehicle passes us on the highway, it has become a common practice in our family to pray for the person requiring the emergency service. Praying for their salvation, healing and medical attention, we respond by doing what we can…pray. When the Holy Spirit spoke … [Read more…]
Hosea: Break Up Your Unplowed Ground
When was the last time you sat before God and asked Him to speak to you? Asked Him to search your heart? I think in the midst of our busy schedules, we sometimes forget that we have an all powerful God longing for us to come to Him and seek His face. When thinking about … [Read more…]
Fake Family
And so you are no longer called outcasts and wanderers but citizens with God’s people, members of God’s holy family, and residents of His household. (Ephesians 2:19) I’m going to start off this blog with a confession. I had already written the blog, saved it, but for some reason didn’t send it. Now I know why. … [Read more…]
How to Simplify the “Rest” of Summer
“Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” (1 Peter 3:4) We’ve come to the back half of summer break and with it very often comes a sense of urgency to rush to get it all in … [Read more…]
Do You Know Any Heroes Today?
What is a hero? The dictionary defines a hero as “a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal.” It’s not everyday you meet one, but I did last weekend. His name was Maurice. I met him under the … [Read more…]