Birthday Parties and the Call
When my children were growing up, I planned birthday parties for them. They weren’t elaborate. Just the normal kind: invite your friends over, play a few games, and have cake…
Encouragement for everyday faith—a place for real, down-to-earth words that lift you up and keep you moving forward. Whether life’s smooth or messy, these reflections remind you that God’s grace is enough and you’re never walking alone.
There’s Something About Faith
There’s something about faith that I can’t describe. Some think faith is like a lever we pull to get what we want. Others think that it’s a name tag we…
I’m Happy
I'm happy. The fact that I can say that, despite everything demanding my attention around me, still amazes me. There are so many proverbial frying pans on the fire that…
For Those Who Come After: The Long Race of Faith
I've been a pastor's wife, a teacher, and a missionary for about forty years. Looking back, it's easy to forget that I didn't start out knowing what to expect from…
Ugly Tears, Hidden Wells: Hagar’s Story and Finding God’s well
I cry ugly. Some people seem to have the talent for crying and still looking good, graceful, and even poetic. Not me. Both of my daughters, when they were little,…
25¢ Bubble Gum Prayers
Bubble gum machines, or gumball machines, take your pick, were a thing of wonder to me. As a little kid, I lived for our weekly trip to the grocery store,…
The Hardest Part of Finishing Is the Last 20 Minutes
The hardest part of finishing is starting. As in writing a post, I find it difficult to begin. Experts in writing (there are many) say that the “hook” is the…
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Attention screenwriters, the book is better than the movie
I remember when my youngest daughter discovered the "Chronicles of Narnia" movies. They are based on a series of books by C.S. Lewis. It didn't take her long to understand…
A Colt, A Donkey, Barnabus and Ananias, and Scrabble
Years ago, when we were living in Burundi, a friend came to work with us. She was a head teacher who helped homeschool our young children after schools closed during…
I Got Lost When I Didn’t Stay Close
Have you ever been scared? So scared that you couldn’t find your voice? I have! Many years ago, when I was a child, I got lost in the woods near…