“I never thought I’d be here. Now what?” This thought rattled around my head when my life seemingly derailed. I was speeding along but had no idea to where. The tracks were gone and I was hurtling into a different future than planned. Have you been on this same train? If life doesn’t look like …
I thrive on planning ahead and being in control. While typically these character traits serve me well, devastation results when plans unravel and life spins out of control. In those moments, there’s only one thing to do: hold on and follow the One who saves. I’ve always known God’s presence and been His Follower. But …
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. ~Hebrews 4:12 Sitting in the pew with our kids between us, we heard the same sermon and portion of scripture. Discussing the …
Not many people enjoy chores. I’m one of them. Cooking and baking, yes, but the cleanup, not so much. A number of years ago, however, cleaning the kitchen had a profound impact on my life. Grieving losses in my life, I found cleaning the kitchen utterly joyless. I relished the cleanliness but had no desire …
May your CHRISTmas be filled with joy, love, peace and most importantly, CHRIST!