From my vantage point, life blurs in the holiday hustle. Cards on the table wait to be sent, a pile of boots in the entry, a revolving door of laundry, dishes in sink after baking. I’ve set my mind to get on with the next thing on my holiday to-do list. I see it here,…
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. {PSALM 119:11} About the time we had started praying for a baby, we knew we had outgrown our tiny rental apartment. A realtor friend had found a three-bedroom starter home for us located in a suburb among the hills of…
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 PETER 5:7 NLT We love our routines. The predictable, the workable, the structured control that makes us feel sane. Well, my family may not be any saner, but we sure depend on routine. For some, the school season begins to feel…
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…
My heart is confident in you, O God, no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart! Wake up, lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. PSALM 108:1-2 Waking up is difficult. Some days, even before the silver light of dawn creeps through the window, I have already begun…