Sacred Questions from the Psalms is here. Nine years ago, this started as a single prayer calendar idea, one Scripture a day so whoever used it could pray in God's own words. It has grown into something much bigger than I ever expected — a series of guided journals, each one built entirely around a … Continue reading Sacred Questions from the Psalms
It all started with the simple idea of a themed calendar. My mom, in the middle of chemo, asked me to help her put one together for the church one more time. She was not sure she would have another Christmas. Over the years she had filled them with favorite recipes, wedding photos, all kinds … Continue reading Where This Began
For twelve years, we have grieved the earthly loss of our son, Joshua. After he ran ahead to Heaven, I scoured God’s word, longing to learn as much as I could about it. Scripture doesn’t tell us much about what it will be like. For whatever reason, God has chosen not to tell us much … Continue reading Glimpses of Heaven
Today is his earthly birthday. He would have been 25 years old, a quarter of a century. A pivotal age when family and careers are beginning. I can’t help but wonder where he would be in life. Married? College graduate? Children? Preaching? Those are questions that will never be answered. Just musings that I will … Continue reading Celebrating Birthdays Without Him
In his book, Through the Eyes of a Lion, Levi Lusko calls grief an endurance sport. Nothing could be more accurate. I have run many sprints during my earthly life - the challenges of finishing school and graduating, the hunt for a job, the break-ups, financial struggles, illnesses, recovery from a surgery. Unlike all of … Continue reading Glimmers of Hope
Have you ever come across a scripture that you know you have read a million times, and this time it's different, it hits you, hard, and you realize that you get it? The sixth chapter of John starts by telling us about all of the people who were following Jesus because of the miracles that … Continue reading To Whom Shall I Go?
Have you heard of drafting? If you are a Nascar fan, you probably know exactly what I am talking about. A driver will tuck in behind another driver, following along so close to their bumper, and race for miles. The complicated explanation of how this works uses words like “aerodynamics, negative lift, pressure differential, downforce, … Continue reading Drafting – It’s Not Just for Nascar
There are so many posts being shared right now about how to survive the holidays. They are all full of great tips, strategies, and ideas. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a one size fits all when it comes to walking through those tough days. So regardless of which idea you choose, allow yourself … Continue reading Grace for the Holidays
Joshua ran about this earth for 16 years. I say ran because “walked” sounds slow and without intent. He seemed to be everywhere all at the same time grinning that big ole grin of his and exuding love. He ran ahead to Heaven eight years ago today. It is so hard and God is so … Continue reading Eight Years and Learning
One year for Christmas, my grandfather built me a beautiful two-story Barbie doll house. I would spend hours playing with it. I loved to make “books” for my Barbies. I wasn’t allowed to have scissors, so I would fold a sheet of paper over and over until it created a crease that I could gently … Continue reading A Dream Comes True And It’s Oh So Bittersweet
