Lost Does Not Mean Forgotten
Recently, we went on our annual RV trip and headed to Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota. The highlight of our trip was this fantastic place called Sylvan Lake, a perfect spot for swimming, hiking, kayaking, and family fun. In the middle of the lake, there...
Look How Much You Loved Me
I saw my first olive tree this fall, and it was different than I expected. The sign by the old tree identified it as an olive, but I looked and looked and only saw about five olives on one little branch. They were hard to see, but when I stopped to search, they indeed...
Waiting To Be Set Free
God is kind and patient. He understands our humanity, and so as He unwraps truth for our hearts, He will unwrap new things, little by little, over and over. When we give God our lives, we give Him our whole selves, and as we do, He will reveal things that He would...
Rhythms of Renewal
"I do not know what this day holds, but no matter what, I trust you." When that is my first thought as I wake up in the morning, I feel like I am home again. My feet are walking on solid ground with my God, worry is far, anxiety is not a thought, and my roots dig down...
Light a Fire
“You are a great mom.” That’s all she said. A lady about ten years older than me, a complete stranger spoke into my life, and I still remember her words five years later. My kids were running around in a fancy store, and I had to bring in the troops to let them know...
If It Only Take A Minute Do It Right Away
I saw it in my friend's eyes, pregnant with her fourth baby and three others under four. I remember being there once and when I looked around accomplishing "all the things" felt impossible, but I could choose to seize the demands that only took a minute. Dinner. I...
Getting Over The Hump
If you are a runner, you know those first three miles are always the hardest. Even when I am well trained, sometimes getting over that hump feels like an impasse. I think I've found that same three-mile mark to be true of Bible reading. It seems okay to tell someone...
Happy Neighbor Day!
September 28th of every year is National Neighbor Day! Yay! President Jimmy Carter first proclaimed this annual holiday in 1978. The idea was to raise public awareness that good neighbors help achieve human understanding and build strong, thriving communities. I love...