The development of discipline has come up in many of my sessions as of late. Most people, myself included, desire to begin (and keep!) good habits. The desire is not the issue- nor is the knowledge that such disciplines are needed and good. The issue is the follow through, the act of actually being disciplinedContinue reading “A City With Walls”
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Teach Us to Pray
It’s interesting that Jesus’ disciples asked him to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1). After all, prayer was certainly nothing new to Jewish culture, and really, to the history of humanity- as far back as Genesis 4 we see that people called on the name of the Lord! And yet, it’s easy to feelContinue reading “Teach Us to Pray”
Loving the Law
On January 1, 2018 I began day 1 of the “read the Bible in a year” plan. Reading the entire Bible was something I had always wanted to do but until that time, had not done. I decided to set it as one of my New Years’ goals, and by the grace of God, IContinue reading “Loving the Law”
Holding Both
This world is certainly a mixed bag. Sometimes it’s hard to wrap our minds around the fact that beautiful sunsets and sandy beaches exist in the same world as hurricanes and earthquakes; that people call both stunning Victorian houses and slums, “home;” that we can simultaneously experience grief and gratitude. This is the reality ofContinue reading “Holding Both”
Serving God Through Motherhood
In preparation for our church’s upcoming Christmas series, “Luke’s Playlist,” I read Luke 1:46-55, Mary’s Song of Praise. Many know this as The Magnificat. As I dove into these holy words, I was struck by the way Mary identified herself as a servant of the Lord. This young woman was willing to serve God inContinue reading “Serving God Through Motherhood”
It is Well
When sorrows like sea billows roar. What an accurate description of the trials we face at times in life. And yet, to the author of this great hymn, Horatio Spafford, this phrase was quite literal. On November 22, 1873 his four daughters, passengers on the Ville du Havre, were drowned at sea when the shipContinue reading “It is Well”
Heart Direction
The last time I wrote was in May of this year. This marks the longest stretch of non-writing since I started writing in 2019. As I type these words, I feel anxious and uncertain. Do I remember how to do this? More concerning yet, do I have anything to say? Oh, and then the dreadContinue reading “Heart Direction”
Reformation Celebration
For many people, October is a month of excitement. A month to visit pumpkin patches, drink apple cider, watch football, and prepare for trick-or-treat. While I enjoy all of those activities, for me, October rings of an even bigger excitement- the anniversary of the Reformation! On October 31,1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses toContinue reading “Reformation Celebration”
Forever the Father’s Child
Adoption is many things. It’s a choice and a commitment. It’s choosing to bring a child into a family and to treat them without distinction from a biological child. It’s also legal and final. Ultimately, it’s a beautiful act of love- and it’s what the eternal God has done for those who are in Christ. Continue reading “Forever the Father’s Child”
A Thing of Beauty
Those of you who know me know I’m not artistic. Creative, yes. You want me to whip up content for a presentation or podcast? I got you. Create a devotional or write an article or book? No problem. But artistic? Nope. Not by a long shot! I can’t draw, paint, or craft. (And please don’tContinue reading “A Thing of Beauty”
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