God moments: occasions when circumstances line up in our lives which could only have been orchestrated by God. My God moment this week involves a sentiment we all may have since the Paris attacks: fear. I was asked to lead an upcoming Advent devotion based on Mary’s visit by the angel Gabriel and chose to …
Sacrifice (verb): to give up, let go Although I’ve sacrificed temporarily to achieve a goal, it has never been to the level of putting my life on the line. The men and women who choose to protect us daily understand and are willing to sacrifice for something greater. Their service, discomfort and being away from …
God gently nudged at my heart the other day. Having a “mom moment” worrying about my child, God gently reminded me–my child was His first. He loved my child first and continues that love more than I ever can. Suddenly letting go and trusting God with my child wasn’t so difficult. As parents, we want …
Look! A shiny round wheel! I jump on and run for what seems like forever. Legs wobbling and breathing labored, I soon realize my destination is the land of exhaustion…and I’m not sure how to get off. Life has transformed me into the proverbial hamster running on a wheel. Instead of saying yes without thinking, …
Soccer, baseball and golf cleats litter the mud room with dirt, grass and turf pellets. My washing machine scrubs on overdrive. With soccer for one, baseball for the other and golf for all, the crazy time when all sports overlap with the last days of school is in full swing-pardon the pun. Keeping me sane is …