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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
“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…]
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…]
“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…]
Jesus commands us to love God and love people. Every connection He makes during His time on earth serves to emphasize this point. By invitation, He forgives, redeems, and introduces His Kingdom in real-time. When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at … [Read more…]
I spent the last week in a cabin with 50+ girls, 6 adults and 4 showers. It was an awesome time and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I LOVE camp. I’ve been going to youth camp for years…and years and this year I came away with a little different take away. I’m still, as … [Read more…]
As Jesus and His disciples were on their way, He came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to Him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what He said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She … [Read more…]
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