Have you ever been told that “things need to change” or “you need to change,” but you have no idea what that really means? You know you need to be less like this and more like that, but you don’t know how to get to this or that. You can’t seem to break your ultimate goal into action steps, so it all … [Read more...] about Hope for the Humble (when you need to change but don’t know how to)
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Nothing but Loved When You Feel Anything but Beautiful
Last night after discussing serious subjects at the supper table — our nightly Bible reading, inflation, property tax hikes, tidbits from yesterday’s chemistry lesson about ionic and covalent bonding — I ran upstairs to get ready for my weekly date night with my husband. The woman who greeted me in … [Read more...] about Nothing but Loved When You Feel Anything but Beautiful
The Consolation of Christmas
Last night we slept through the longest night of the year. Those of us who got any sleep, that is. Churches held “Blue Christmas” or “Longest Night” services for anyone needing time and space to acknowledge their pain and grief. And if any year deserved such a service where I come from, it would be … [Read more...] about The Consolation of Christmas
What a Waste!?
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. - Matthew 14:20 In the darkness of early morning, I lie on the couch, breathing deeply and trying to relax. A few minutes earlier I had bolted out of bed after waking up to … [Read more...] about What a Waste!?
Who Needs Jesus?
“I don’t need Jesus! My shift is almost over,” giggled the cashier who was scanning my New Year’s Eve treats. She was right about one thing. Her shift was almost over. I had dashed into the nearest grocery store just before closing time to pick up a few last minute celebratory snacks for ringing in … [Read more...] about Who Needs Jesus?
Too Busy for Easter?
How Busy is too busy? I vividly remember Kimberly and I standing in our kitchen one night about seven or eight years ago. We were preparing dinner as we listened to a Christian radio station. The DJ made a remark that profoundly affected us both. He said something to the effect “If you’re not … [Read more...] about Too Busy for Easter?
