“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NIV I got a little closer to hope a few days ago. I snuggled up to the promise of God, […]
“There, they nailed him to the cross.” John 19:18 NLT Small reminders grab us hard sometimes—don’t they? It was farther up ahead. Not discernable, but definitely didn’t blend in with its’ surroundings. As we got closer, the object came clearer—as if being focused by a lens. The stroll along the water would produce […]
I have been cursed with cankles. I quickly learned of this term ages ago when I couldn’t find my ankles to save my soul. I looked high and low, but there wasn’t an anklebone to be found. My long legs go straight from my knees to my toes with no definition in between. Hence […]
“Oh Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.” Psalm 84:12 As soon as I put the key into the hole, I could tell right away that the box was full. From years of routine, I have come to know when the open space inside is filled to capacity. I turned the […]
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great his is love for those who fear him.” Psalm 103: 11 It is our turn to host my side of the family’s Christmas Eve festivities. We’re talking upwards of 35+ people for dinner. You know what that means–planning, prepping, decorating, cooking–the list […]
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Crabgrass literally took over our yard this summer! Where Tall Fescue once flourished, the web-like tentacles grew. We tried to hold back the tide, but no such luck. With each weekly mowing, the […]
My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. – Psalm 119:148 (NIV) Darkness covers the house. All is quiet except for the whirring hum of the ceiling fan, and the faint barking of a distant dog. It’s 3am, and I’m awake. For more than […]
“You shall have no other gods before me.” Ex 20:3 Are you a sorter, placer, or bin user? I’m a sorter. Actually, to be more specific—a master bedroom, floor-using, pile-making, sorter. I’m curious what you are. This past Monday was laundry day. And not just regular laundry day, but the necessary kind of laundry […]
