It’s usually at the tail end of the year, we begin to ponder the theme of that year- what we have learned, what we experienced,…
Seeing the Blessings in the “Now”
I have struggled with contentment. And I would be willing to bet that you have too. Unfortunately, we live in a time where our lives…
What Does Being the Salt of the Earth Mean?
“You are the salt of the earth. But, if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer…
Why God Takes Away to Help Us Grow
A few weeks ago, I planted zucchini seeds in my garden. I tended to them, watered them and watched as the little seedlings soon began…
Gideon: God Calls the Things That “Aren’t”
If there was ever a superlative for least likely to be a warrior, Gideon would have won it. When you hear about Gideon in the…
The Sourdough Parable: Seasons of Stretching
Have you ever felt like you were under God’s thumb? Like every turn was one more hard pressed circumstance. You knew in your heart, “God…
The Homemaker
A Little Backstory I did not always want to be a homemaker. In my early twenties I was pretty set on climbing the corporate ladder…