As of this moment, kind friends, spring is 19 days, 11 hours, and 12 minutes away. You’re counting, too – I just know it. There have been countless times when I have wished for a countdown while waiting for peace to come . . . We sometimes wonder if peace is hibernating when facing a bitter season of life – sort of like … [Read more...]
The Color of Winter
When the world around us looks bleak and featureless, it’s easy to fall through winter cracks and descend into the winter blues. We can’t help but feel as gray as the day when dark creeps in too early and steals the light. So, whether you’re feeling a little blue or a little gray, keep in mind winter always comes to an end … [Read more...]
Just Trust
When we have every human reason to be overwhelmed can we trust God? Or can we trust enough? We wring our hearts in despair because we don’t truly believe that God is present enough or big enough . . . or knows what He’s talking about when He says He is sufficient to hold all the pieces in His holy palm. To trust means to … [Read more...]
Christmas Presence
As of this moment there are less than 409 hours until Christmas. What’s filling your daily twenty-four? If we’re not careful we can miss our annual journey to Bethlehem – it comes and goes quickly. Don’t miss it. We get busy and holiday-rushed and push His presence under the tree. Stress and chaos covers up comfort and … [Read more...]
Gratitude Day
The American tradition of giving thanks for a day . . . Thanksgiving shouldn’t be about one day on the calendar that gets lost in the shadow of feasts and football. You may have noticed that somehow our holiday got hijacked to become the forerunner to a shopper–stampede the following day. Don’t let it. Giving thanks is … [Read more...]