This morning I got a call from a family member that I’d been dreading. Her cancer had spread, it wasn’t contained, and the tumor was bigger than expected. All I could reply was, “I’m sorry and I’m praying for you.” I sat and listened as she told me the next steps. There’s no guarantee she’s eligible for the next line …
Crawling to the Finish Line
I am over this school year. I am also officially over making lunches, washing school uniforms, driving to and from softball games, helping with homework, and basically anything else schedule related. Oh, and I’m definitely over the alarm clock and reminding my ten-year-old that she does, in fact, need a shower and, no, she can’t lie in bed for ten …
When We Don’t Understand
This passage marks the first month of the first year for the Israelites. It’s marked with a celebration––a meal. But it also marks the night God passed through Egypt and struck down every firstborn, in both humans and animals. This is a hard passage to read. So many people and animals killed as a result of Pharaoh’s actions. I have …
Rejoice Always
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 We’re officially in the season of pumpkin spice lattes, caramel apples, and pecan pie. You can go on a shopping spree and buy the words grateful, thankful, and blessed imprinted on pretty much anything as we head …
Really? Joy … Even in this Situation?
“Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) Over the past few years, I’ve heard this verse so many times. I’ve shared it with people, and people have shared …
Courage In Change
Courage is the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) This definition makes me shrink a little inside. It’s a statement that makes me want to walk away from hard situations, because you know that if courage is needed, it’s going to be just that … hard. Any volunteers for …