Living in an Attitude of Watchfulness
Although I needed to turn right up ahead, I was intentionally traveling in the left lane. The lanes in my city are narrow, so …
Category: Daily Life with God
Taste and See that the Lord is Good
My husband tells the story of his first taste of pizza. He often watched his mother put mushrooms on the pizzas she made. He …
Why Jesus Tells Us to Count the Cost
On a cool September morning, I purposely arrived at the cemetery before my walking companion so I could spend time alone with God. I …
Do You Have a Good Heart?
Sometimes genuine kindness oozes from me. I think of other people more than myself. My words are encouraging, my actions are helpful, and my …
The God of Fullness, Not of Percentages
April 8, 2024. You probably know where you were. Millions of people in the United States watched the solar eclipse that day. For many, …
How Can We Avoid Becoming a Stagnant Pond?
I grew up only ten miles from John Bryan State Park. My family hiked its trails together when I was young. As a Campfire …
Recognizing Our True Refuge
Over Christmas, CW and I chickensat for our next-door neighbors. It was a new experience for this town girl. We had to feed them, …
Your Invitation to Dine at the King’s Table
I can just see that perfectly shaped turkey with bronzed, crispy skin sitting in the place of honor on the Thanksgiving table of my …
What is Your Cross to Bear?
It was a common practice in ancient times for a condemned prisoner to carry his own cross to the site of his execution. That’s …
Where is God in a Natural Disaster?
My husband and I recently returned from a disaster relief deployment to Vermont where we helped clean up after major flooding. It was farther …