“Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days.” – John 11:5-6 Have you ever noticed how loud silence can be? Earlier this week I traveled to a conference hosted in an area I didn’t know well, so […]
“Let us…lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run…looking to Jesus.” – Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV Is it time for a new beginning? I started up my vacuum cleaner, and knew right away something was wrong. The familiar pull of the machine was gone as it moved across […]
“May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me.” – John 17:23 NLT Have you thought about your marriage lately? The other day I was at the grocery store and saw this sweet-looking, older couple shopping in the […]
“Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.” – Hebrews 12:12-13 ESV I spend a lot of time going around what hurts me. I move and evade, and go […]
For all our Mamas out there. May the Lord continue to refresh, strengthen, and work in you all you need to flourish in your ministry of motherhood. The Line by Raye Wortel My heart cried for kids, that much was true. Then kids came, and I didn’t have a clue. People and book, Said follow […]
“Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.” Proverbs 24:27 NIV I watched her just about every day. She worked and worked and never stopped. Her diligence was impressive. Her tenacity was intriguing. The urgency was noted. The spot where she picked to work seemed futile and I had my doubts it would come together, but […]
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy…” John 10:10 NIV My husband had to point it out to me. I completely walked past without even noticing. When I doubled back, we stood and stared and then laughed. I feel bad for the owner, I really […]
When the days drew near for him…he set his face to go to Jerusalem. – Luke 9:51 ESV How’s it going with your New Year’s resolutions? Are they still moving forward, or have your usual and familiar habits dragged you back to the same old routines? This year, I left my resolutions behind […]
