I am hard to love. I am silent when I need to speak up and talk too much when I should be listening. I am impatient when things don't go my way, when the traffic light turns red, or when the person in front of me in the 10 Items or Less aisle has fifteen … Continue reading Hard to Love
The Trinity Pt 3: The Good News
The divine author of the universe knows you intimately and wants to be known by you. He is a personal God who is, and was, and forever will be in a perfect, harmonious triunity as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is sufficient. He is complete. And, he doesn't need us. But out of an … Continue reading The Trinity Pt 3: The Good News
The Trinity Pt 2: Trium Perfectum
God so loves his creation that he wants to be known by us! But it is important to understand that even before we were created, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit eternally existed in a perfect, loving relationship with each other. The Bible tells us that God didn't make humankind because he was lonely, as … Continue reading The Trinity Pt 2: Trium Perfectum
The Trinity Pt 1: The Divine Mystery
Let's be honest. As believers, we admit that the doctrine of the Trinity is a challenge for our finite brains. We are also willing to confess that we are reluctant even to try to understand it. We readily accept that we were made in God's image, yet he is unlike us, as we are his … Continue reading The Trinity Pt 1: The Divine Mystery
Peace in the Mourning
This morning as I sat on my screened porch, I tried to enjoy the sunlight streaming down from the sky and the light wind dancing through the trees. The birds were singing a sweet tune, as they do each morning, but my heart was not lifted by their song. This little porch is my retreat, … Continue reading Peace in the Mourning
Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee
When is the last time you challenged yourself? The last time you attempted something that made you a little uncomfortable like you were wearing someone else's clothes? Maybe it was something you wanted to try, or felt called to pursue, or needed to complete, but the thought of actually attempting that thing made you feel … Continue reading Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee
Made for Greatness
Remember when you were a kid and nothing seemed impossible? When your imagination ran wild and your daydreams included thoughts of heroic magnitude? When you could vividly picture yourself being the first to cross the finish line at field day, right down to your Nikes? When painting a masterpiece in art class seemed only a … Continue reading Made for Greatness
Rewriting My Story
Recently I was cleaning off my bookshelf and came across two books that I hadn’t read. Inspired by Marie Kondo, I knew I had to make a decision about whether or not these two were keepers. Certainly, at one point I had been drawn in by the catchy title on the cover or motivated enough … Continue reading Rewriting My Story
Lessons from the Strawberry Patch
There are a lot of lessons that can be learned from picking strawberries. As with fruit, you can pick the lessons you like and leave those alone that aren’t quite as appealing to you. Some berries are tart, some are sweet, and some are tart and sweet. If you don’t know anything about strawberries, you … Continue reading Lessons from the Strawberry Patch
Identity Crisis
I am having an identity crisis. My identity has been stolen and is nowhere to be found. One day I was changing diapers and the next I was home alone on a Saturday. I once had an M.A. in Paper Hats and Costume Couture but now the only instruction I receive consists of what time to … Continue reading Identity Crisis
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