Easter Tag

20 Feb 2023

This is an invitation, not an obligation. Having more of God in my life is a gift worth practicing, an exercise to build Jesus muscles...

06 Apr 2022

As the pandemic numbers go down and the world opens up, it seems life is speeding up faster than I want it to...

01 Apr 2021

Original post: March 26, 2016 "And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude]."  ~Ephesians 4:23 AMP   “I can’t stop remembering the cross!” Words uttered by my four-year-old after participating in a Good Friday observance....

17 Mar 2021

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of...

19 Apr 2019

Do you have confidence that you will follow Him on the road to tribulation? Will you stand for Him when the majority runs off, only to leave you and a small band of faithful with nothing left?...

12 Apr 2019

As a child, I had a beef with some traditional, so-called "women's work." There was baking, sewing, and crocheting with my grandma. But cooking, no way! And doing dishes, oh brother. I believe my disdain stemmed from family holiday gatherings....

30 Mar 2018

   35 Then He went a little farther, fell to the ground, and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. 36 And He said, “Abba, Father! All things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me. Nevertheless, not what I...

11 Mar 2018

  The other day at school, a 7th grader proudly shared with me all the foods she is giving up for Lent: chocolate, potatoes, and bread. Another student leaned into our conversation, confused.  He had never heard of Lent. Student number...

05 Apr 2017

The Practice of Gratitude Part 4 Tramping at dusk through a field of weeds with my 12-year-old, Micah, my eye was on the prize: a porta-potty. As we got closer, I saw the door bolted shut. Nooooooo! My bladder was ready...