“Like a bride Waiting for her groom We’ll be a church Ready for You Every heart longing for our King We sing Even so come Lord Jesus come..” I grew up singing songs […]
The Song That’s Hard to Sing
When Your Well Runs Dry
No, really. We have a well. And it’s dry. Again. This has been a particularly dry year for us and while having a well seems almost… romantic. Almost. I can assure you […]
Simple Prayer
Prayer is simple, really. We are the ones who over-complicate it. We assume that we have to get it just right, or that God is more concerned about our vocabulary than He […]
Embracing Change
It is an inevitable inevitability. Change. Not always easy. Not always welcome. But definitely in.ev.it.a.ble. The cycle of life has a way of reminding us that even though change can be very […]
Can God Forgive THAT?
Though not often spoken, it is a common question in the back recesses of the human mind. “Can God forgive that?” “Can He forgive me?” He knows what I’ve done. He knows […]
Learning How to Balance It All
I like routine. But life happens. And life is seldom routine. No matter what stage of life you find yourself in, there is always a need for balance. Some days I just […]
Time That Is Never Wasted
What if our perspective suddenly changed and those things that we thought were so important suddenly took a back seat, and your life slowed down to a crawl… There would be time. […]
The Curious Case of Me
No, I am not getting younger like Benjamin Button. I am definitely getting older, but the child in me still returns when I am around my parents. Please tell me that I’m […]
Sunday’s Song
It’s something we never tire of–catching a glimpse a white-tailed deer. These amazing creatures are gentle and graceful. They are incredibly in tune with their surroundings and always cautious when they are […]
When Fear Eclipses Faith
This is a confession. Seems I’ve been doing this a lot lately, and the truth is, it is freeing. I know that I am not alone on this one because I see […]
When Life Doesn’t Turn Out Like You Planned
When I was little, I remember praying and asking God to let me live long enough to know what it was like to be a wife and a mom. Some would say […]
The Key to Letting Go
Originally posted on wateringcanblog:
“This really feels weird… no keys. This is the first time in a very long time that I don’t have any keys in my pocket!” My son-in-law had arrived…
Learning to Wear Your Faith
Did you know the Bible talks about style? I learned a long time ago that dressing up on the outside might make me feel valuable, but the truth is, you and I […]
The Path of Totality
“The Path of Totality”… There’s just something about that phrase that sounds astronomical, doesn’t it? It fits the event so well–in both senses of the word, and it sounds like something from […]
The Doctor’s Perspective
It’s nice to have a doctor in the family. To quote Dr. Seuss, “Everyone should have one of these at home!” We have an especially kind one that never minds us asking […]
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