“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 I love this scripture, especially how it was translated in the Berean Literal Bible: “I have strength for all things in the One strengthening me.” Many decades ago, I saw this verse for the first time while watching a heavyweight boxing match. The […]
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Preparing the Way
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, I find myself trying to find rest in a season that’s notoriously wrought with materialism, busyness, and exhaustion. This year I am determined to focus on what really matters during the Christmas season. I want to prepare my heart and mind to focus on the birth of Christ […]
When Mothers Day is Hard
For some, the Monday after Mothers Day comes as a relief. Gone are the sentiments for a woman that you wish you’d had and never did. Today the stores will be filled with Fathers Day cards and 4th of July decorations, and for the one who didn’t have a Mothers Day kinda Mom, it will […]
Houseplants: A Lesson in Intentionally Flourishing
My word for 2022 is flourish – to grow or develop in a vigorous or healthy way. That definition gets to the heart of what I am really seeking this year in my walk with God – healthy growth and vigorous development. As I embrace this concept of flourishing, another word has been on my […]
Praying for the Prodigal, A New Look at an Oldie But Goodie
In 2013, I took up a challenge to write every day and post something here on the blog. The “Write 31 Days” online challenge was started by The Nester and charged bloggers pick one topic and write a post on that topic every day in the month of October. My “31 Days” series was written […]
Memories: Finding Meaning in the Past
Memories. They can be a tricky thing. The good ones can be hard to remember, and the bad ones can be hard to forget. We all have these recollections. They begin storing up in our minds from as early as age 2. Sometimes, the scent of a candle, the tapping of a song, or the […]