I have a 3 ½ year old niece who is basically joy on legs. She is funny and energetic and sweet and I don’t think her parents could have done a better job raising her up to this point. Am I biased? Of course. She has a piece of my heart that I never want … More childlike
So I occasionally trip over the shoes in the hallway when I get home. We live in an apartment with a small entry and little storage for our shoes, including several pairs of big boots. One thing I know about those tripping moments is that I can come home in a great mood, ready to … More stumbling blocks
Back in May, I spent a lot of time turkey hunting with my dad. As we were walking through a particular wooded lot, I noticed a tree which had fallen over some time ago – not a rare sight in the woods. But what struck me was the size of the tree, the shape of its root … More unearthed
So I may be on a poem kick here because I spent my lunch break on this thing. I stayed up way too late, had some crazy dreams, and woke up with this theoretical conversation on my mind, so I built the whole poem around such a sobering conversation with Jesus. Maybe it will speak to … More whose betrayal?
I felt like a poem today. This is based on personal reflection about my own tendencies, as well as just thoughts and observations about what I see as an unfortunately common theme among some Christian churches these days. Hope you enjoy it! Can I explain to anyone? Maybe they can relate or understand How I’d warped my way of thinking, … More wayward
Have you ever thought you were paying attention and then realized you totally weren’t? I think we can make ourselves believe that we’re listening when we really aren’t. You know what I’m talking about. Maybe you were driving down the road, with your mind on other things, and then you thought to yourself, “How did … More zoned out
My husband and I like to cruise around on nice nights to watch deer eating in the fields, feel the night air grow cooler, and gaze in awed appreciation at the gorgeous colors of the sunset. My eyes probably look up at the sky a little too much, but I do get to catch some … More through what lens
You might be familiar with A.W. Tozer, an American preacher during the early to mid-1900s. I hadn’t heard of him until a few years ago. One idea of his has fascinated me ever since I first stumbled upon it. Tozer compiled a list of 7 rules for self-discovery. Okay, so I don’t know if it’s … More 7 rules for self-discovery
I woke up this morning to grey, gloomy skies, full of the promise of rain. I don’t think I ever hated the sound of my alarm more. It was the perfect morning to stay inside, snuggly and relaxed with a new book. But I had to go to work because such is life. I got … More when the floodgates open
Most everyone goes through low points in their lives – whether they’re times of sadness, pain, anger, doubt or frustration – and it’s like a cloud is completely surrounding us. We’re in the middle of something intangible that we can’t even fully grasp, but it’s affecting how we see the world around us, secluding us, keeping us from … More clouds of darkness
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