Like millions of others, I am starting another one-year Bible reading plan. After two years of using the Chronological bible, I am back to the plan allows me to read a daily portion of the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs. Christians worship the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. I am now reading […]
Yesterday was the anniversary date of the death of Jim Elliot (October 8, 1927 – January 8, 1956). An American Christian missionary, he was one of five people killed while taking the message of Jesus to the unreached people group of the Waodoni tribe in Ecuador, which at the time were known as Aucas, meaning […]
Yesterday, I posted THIS post about the reality that all years contain a mixture of good things and hard things. Depending on the level of “hard,” it can become difficult to maintain a heart of anticipation and joy about the future instead of dread about the trials to come. When I drove up the driveway […]
Time to sleep. Each Christmas season I try to sleep on the couch one night in the bask of Christmas tree lights. Why? I find the gentle lighting soothing to fall asleep to, but more importantly, this is what I see when I open my eyes in the early morning. So peaceful. Time to thank. […]
Through Jesus, the earth was created (Colossians 1:26), but at the bidding of His Father, He left the grandeur of heavenly places and was tucked inside in Mary’s womb to develop and be born. Why? To dwell with us. (John 1:14) To show us who God is. (John 14:9) To die for our sins. (John […]
Holiday events are approaching at lightning speed. So many things to do! Gifts to buy and wrap, guests to welcome and feed, invitations needing an RSVP with not enough time to attend all. How do we love all the people? I can get overwhelmed by the number of people the Christmas season demands I interact […]
Last week’s blog post HERE was about two of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, kindness and goodness. This week I continue the theme by sharing Chapter 11 from Max Lucado’s book, When God Whispers your Name. My heart cries out in alignment. I choose! Perhaps your heart will cry out too. It’s quiet. It’s […]
I was listening to a podcast on the way to work. Susie Larson was interviewing Ann Voskamp HERE. Ann was talking about the kindness of God and at one point said, A person can be good without being kind. My mind has been wrapped up on this concept ever since. I instantly thought of the […]
God has been changing me. As a person who attends a multi-racial church and also works in a multi-racial environment, I have been inviting God during these years of heightened racial tension in our country to teach me, develop empathy and understanding, reveal sin in me, change my perspectives, and make me look more like […]
This week I ruined an interaction with my son. He entered the living room with a Dunkin’ Donuts large coffee in his hand with good cheer and that glorious smile of his. “Mom! Have a sip! It’s good!” Upon taking a sip, I grimaced and remarked over how much sweetener was in it! (I cannot […]
