For Christmas, we have numerous nativity sets up at our house. (I’ve added more as the years go by.) At first glance, they look very normal. However, what is a bit unusual about these nativity […]
Category: Parenting
Long days, short years.
Some days, our routines look different and that’s ok! I’m learning, in this season, my routine doesn’t look like it used to… I don’t get to sit with the Lord for as long as I […]
I’m a Fool for Christ. Whose Fool are you?
The late leader of the Vineyard movement, John Wimber, told of seeing a man walking around his town wearing a sandwich sign which said, “I’m a fool for Christ. Whose fool are you?” At first, […]
This Beautiful Day
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 […]
Living in the Right Now
Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord; point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. […]
Dark Chocolate is Good for You!
It is true! I knew it! In a Good Houeskeeping edition, it stated, “…in a new study, a daily nibble of dark chocolate cut risk of heart attacks and stroke by 39 percent.” I don’t […]
Thankful for Small Things…
Too often I am looking for BIG THINGS to happen. Great things. Amazing things. What I sometimes overlook are the simple things that happen all around me that I take for granted! I’m thankful to […]
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 […]
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 […]