Thank you Lord for this day. Thank you Lord for joy, laughter, silliness and release this day. Thank you Lord for mercy, healing, breath and dreams this day. Thank you Lord for grace, insight, kindness […]
Category: Forgiveness
Transparency
What is it about transparency in people that draws us? I know I am drawn to transparent people…those who are real and vulnerable. We feel closer to someone who shares their heart with us. Simply […]
Making Choices to Live like a Christ Follower
I am increasingly alarmed by the number of Christians who are exhibiting behavior which feels lacking in the Fruit of the Spirit. (Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) Even though our […]
An Easter Decision
For many people Easter Sunday is all about the pastel bunny rabbit and cute yellow baby chicks, the delicious chocolate treats and jelly beans in a basket, floral dresses and adorable children dressed up looking […]
Trust
Brennan Manning, one of my favorite authors, said, “The faith that animates the Christian community is less a matter of believing in the existence of God than a practical trust in His loving care under […]
“I Hate Death”
If you’ve ever lost a family pet, you understand. It’s awful. It began an ordinary Tuesday morning with me picking up my grandson at my daughter’s house. Their dog Hunter, a sweet year and a […]
Where Is God When It Hurts?
That is one of my favorite books by Philip Yancy. Another good book of his is, Disappointment with God. I was talking with someone recently about a family crisis he was going through when he […]
Gratitude
Have you ever made a gratitude list? I have an ongoing gratitude list in the back of one of my journals. I was inspired to start this list after reading the book “One Thousand Gifts” […]
An Excellent podcast
I wanted to take the opportunity to share a podcast I’ve started listening to lately. It is called Good Faith and is hosted by David French and Curtis Chang. I have found them to take […]
What goes in, eventually comes out.
How Are you on the inside? I often do a prayer practice called the Examen. You can find various versions online. I recently saw a short one which caught my eye. It simply said this: […]