I sense it before I see it. Building beyond, suddenly the swell swiftly lifts me. If I fight, it tosses me every which way. But if I let go and ride the wave, pure joy abounds. Bodysurfing ocean waves with my daughter reminds me. I want to teach her (and remind myself) not only about …
My prayer list is too long. I can no longer remember all the wonderful people in need of prayer. Using my go-to memory technique, I write out the list which feels even longer. The weight is overwhelming to pray for, let alone live through. I find myself asking God, why? Why must your people go …
Rolling and rolling, it picked up steam as I desperately tried to slow its increasing pace. I’d briefly grab hold, but the sheer force was too strong causing me to stumble and tumble all over again. Lately, I’ve felt buried under an avalanche of commitments, projects, and multiple unexpected events. Not allowing enough margin has …
I thought I knew where I was going. The incomplete map used to arrive was difficult to follow. On the way home, I decided upon a more familiar path. But a few wrong turns made me increasingly uncomfortable. Neck hairs standing at attention, nothing was familiar and the map was useless. Every turn increased my …
What is God calling you to do? Whether it’s this holiday season, next year or this very moment, what is it? I used to think only professional church workers (of which I am not) got ‘calls’ to officially serve God. But, that’s not always the case. We all are called to do something and live …