Gardening is a form of suffering. Not for everyone who does it, but it is for me! My dad peruses seed catalogs like I used to peruse the Christmas toy catalogs as a child. I, on the other hand, feel a bit anxious at the sight of them in the mailbox. What will I plant? […]
Did that title resonate with you? Does your heart long…even ache…to see and understand God’s work in your life? Those who are in Christ, I believe, naturally desire that. I’m on vacation this week so…giving you an old story from the past year. It is a timeless reminder of our need to expect to see God’s […]
She jumps into the car beaming to be going to her friend’s house for the first time in a month. Red dress and purple leggings bursting with cuteness. I…looking forward to much needed one on one time on the riverfront with the boy. Reading books and waiting for trains. A promise he had looked forward […]
“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD” (Psalm 27:14). It is a paradox isn’t it? Christianity and so many truths within it. A king comes to serve. You are wise if you follow this paradoxical king…even if others aren’t doing the same. He sometimes calls you to unique […]
The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier, downtown Chicago was big and overwhelming. I felt relieved when I saw that it was closed down for the day because of wind. I thought that was funny…things close down due to wind in the windy city? Ruthie, my three year old daughter, was not happy. Inside I was relieved to […]
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We weave thick vines in and out of and around our circular, amateur base to create a decorative ball. Soon, solar lights will be added to make it a visible yard ornament for the dark fall and winter nights that stretch ahead of us. It seems to be an illustration of our friendship. By now, […]
Do you ever feel ashamed or disappointed that you have lacked faith or confidence in God…or even doubted Him? Our doubts, lack of trust, or weak faith may tempt us to think our faith isn’t strong enough. Let’s look at some scripture passages that might encourage us – even if our faith feels small today. […]