Posted December 12, 2024
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2 (NIV) Standing in a darkened room, a single candle is lit. That one flame pierces the darkness, followed by another flame, and another. We observe
... continue reading.Posted November 19, 2024
As the crisp autumn air envelops us and the golden leaves flutter to the ground, we find ourselves on the cusp of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the abundance in our lives. Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday marked by feasts; it
... continue reading.Posted October 29, 2024
I grumbled under my breath as I headed to the chicken coop, hauling feed, water, kitchen scraps, and treats. As I gathered eggs from the farthest corner of the coop with a long stick, I heard in my head, “Why do you keep holding onto what I gave you only for a time?” You see, these chickens were for
... continue reading.Posted September 12, 2024
“What people are craving isn’t perfection. People aren’t longing to be impressed; they’re longing to feel like they are home.” Shauna Niequist I remember the first dining room table my husband and I purchased. The table didn’t have its hold on my heart quite yet, but we were an official
... continue reading.Posted June 11, 2024
The wait is an active position, not a stagnant one. Buying our house fourteen years ago required a nine month wait. It was a short sale and the lenders were in no hurry to sell it. So we waited. Although we decided the house with a great layout and alluring mountain view
... continue reading.Posted April 23, 2024
Do you have a dream or desire that you hope will bloom into reality? Do you wonder when and if you will see this come to pass? Do you trust that God has good in store for you even if everything you deeply desire seems hidden? I remember my barrenness,
... continue reading.Posted March 29, 2024
How will you fill your empty tomb? As I enter the Easter season, and consider the empty tomb Christ left behind, what empty spaces need to be filled to live with a resurrected hope? In Lent, I journeyed into the desert for forty days and attempted to pay attention to
... continue reading.Posted February 20, 2024
I look out my living room window to the large bare olive tree in our yard. It stands tall yet fragile and exposed, as if life has been stripped from it. I can’t see beyond the barrenness of the world outside to the beauty that will be in just a
... continue reading.Posted January 31, 2024
Thy will be done, for in surrendering to the divine plan, we find peace and purpose. Today, I want to address a topic that many of us may have experienced or are currently going through: confusion and uncertainty. Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, leaving us
... continue reading.Posted December 4, 2023
As a young mom, I had strong ideals. I yearned to figure out all the answers. I admired moms who resembled perfection and I longed to emulate them. High standards seemed virtuous. Yet, high standards often back-fired as I lost sight of my purpose. What my heart really longed for
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