I discovered when God felt distant, it wasn’t that He left me, it was I who didn’t prioritize Him. How I found a connection with Him again.
Category: Faith
“Normalizing” Faithfulness
When life returns to ‘normal’, what happens to faith?
Loved, Just As I Am
When we are exhausted in all ways, Jesus calls softly, “Come, to all who are weary and heavy- burdened, and I will give you rest.” It’s time to release that backpack of burdens to the One who truly wants each of us to live that abundant life.
Discerning Divine Direction
Got too many plans today? Maybe, He’s calling you to something simpler.
Shiny Souvenirs or Distractions?
Jauntily, Minna swayed from side to side, carefully balancing the six- foot branch in her mouth. She quickened her pace, holding her head high as if she wanted the entire neighborhood to admire her large limb that only a big, strong Rottie could carry. Pride just oozed with each step closer to home, where we’d…
Encouragement in the Ordinary
If you have ever had a day home with young children, you know the challenges that arise. Fussiness. Clutter. Screams ringing in your ears and unpleasant smells assaulting your nostrils. Even the most positive among us might call it a bad day by nightfall. Maybe Mary was having a bad day. If you’ve ever been…
Choosing to See Treasure
Back in January, I had plans for this year. Places I scheduled to see, things I was thrilled to do, and people I was cherishing to do life with. But then a few things happened. Some small, but a few loomed large. And those happenings changed my plans. As weeks extended into months of altered…
God Understood Mary’s Need
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.” Luke 1:45, NIV Mary knew her life path had veered into unchartered territory. I knew Gabriel had visited me and I clearly recalled his pronouncement. It was just so hard to believe God was doing this, and doing…
A Most Divine Interruption
“The angel went to her and said, ‘Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you,’” Luke 1:28 NIV The young Mary startled at the angel’s appearance. She hadn’t received notice of Gabriel’s impending arrival. Her mother never instructed her on how to entertain angels. Mary simply had no idea what to do!…
When Thanksgiving Isn’t a Feeling
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV Soon, those of us in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving. We remember what the Pilgrims did, thanking God for seeing them through their first year here in their settlement. They…