When things sit in the darkness, they fester and grow. Have you ever found that one food item you forgot about in your pantry and let sit there for months, only to pull it out and discover it had gone rotten? Or how about sticking your hand down the couch cushion to look for somethingContinue reading “Exposing the Darkness”
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Letters to My Children: When I Fail You
As older children begin to see our parenting wasn’t perfect, it’s a good time to humbly reflect and rest in grace.
A Storm Sent to Save
There are times when God uses storms in our lives to get our attention—to save.
Childlike Faith
Every morning for the past two weeks I’ve been able to sit on my front porch, drink my coffee while reading my devotional and Bible, and watch a tiny family of birds in their nest. The nest is no bigger than the palm of my hand, tucked away in the corner where porch column meetsContinue reading “Childlike Faith”
Flashback Friday – To Be Fully Known and Fully Loved
“Deep down, our root desire is really about longing for the experience of real love, that somebody would know us totally and at the same time love us completely.” – Jared C. Wilson What is the worst thing you have ever done? How many people have you told about it? The majority of us would say none,Continue reading “Flashback Friday – To Be Fully Known and Fully Loved”
Flashback Friday – Why Am I Being Tempted and is God Responsible?
Temptation is a common occurrence for humanity. We are tempted to break our diet by that delicious looking morsel of chocolate; we are tempted to sleep in an extra half hour instead of hitting the gym; we are tempted to buy a new item we know we don’t really need. But where does temptation comeContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Why Am I Being Tempted and is God Responsible?”
Flashback Friday – The Gospel is My Redo Button
Have you ever wished for a redo button? Have you ever had a day that started off so completely on the wrong foot that you wish you could just push a button and start over? You woke up tired because you didn’t get enough sleep the night before, or the night before that, or theContinue reading “Flashback Friday – The Gospel is My Redo Button”
Where Will You Dwell?
Planning summer vacations can be so much fun! There are endless possibilities stretched before you: where you will go, what you will do, what food you will eat, and don’t forget—where you will stay! Many people consider going camping, because with a simple tent setup (which oftentimes isn’t that simple), you can stay just aboutContinue reading “Where Will You Dwell?”
Flashback Friday – Fountains of Grace
I remember coming in from recess on a hot spring day, sweaty neck and dirty knees, standing in line with a bunch of other matted-haired children for the drinking fountain. Hinging down and titling my neck at my turn, I couldn’t wait for that cool stream of relief to roll down my throat. To myContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Fountains of Grace”
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