Meet Abigail Ruth Brenner
So I’ve been on a bit of an adventure… Will you join me? (And my 9-year-old imaginary friend named Abigail who I’d love for you to meet, plus her people?) I’ve been trying to find... Read more
Perspective on What Matters Most (Matthew 22:36-40)
So I’ve been on a bit of an adventure… Will you join me? (And my 9-year-old imaginary friend named Abigail who I’d love for you to meet, plus her people?) I’ve been trying to find... Read more
Tired minds tend to go in loops. You start with one thought, get lost on the way to the next, and come back to where you started. Each day for the next 30 days, I’ll... Read more
“Be good,” we say to little ones as the babysitter arrives. “Be good,” we say to school-age kids before they go over to a friend’s house. “Be good,” we say to teens before they drive... Read more
“Ready, set, let’s head out,” I told my Sunday School group. Everyone clamored into line eagerly except for one little girl. I urged her to join us. “But you didn’t say go,” she uttered dejectedly.... Read more
Someone told me recently that living within our God-given limits is good. A lot of someones have told me similar things, almost like I’m bad with limits… Ahem. God has been reinforcing the message, putting... Read more
One of many ways God has wonderfully surprised me is through the community found when writing about Him publicly. Several years ago, I met Lois Flowers as we both joined the same blog link-ups. We... Read more
“I feel bad about…” I began. My husband joked it was time for my daily list of “things I feel guilty about that I probably have no control over anyway.” If only he wasn’t right!... Read more
Change is messy. Even when we’re well-prepared. Even when we’re excited about it. This is true for kids experiencing seasons of transition, like when they move homes or schools, get their first job, or join... Read more
She proudly led me into the hall, demanding I cover my eyes first. When she said “open them!” my jaw dropped. The surprise was a drawing done in pen and marker…first on paper, then all... Read more
Follow In Full “I know the plans I have for you[.]” (Jeremiah 29:11) This verse is often cited (out of context) to encourage modern Christians of the good plans God has for them. But so... Read more
We took a trip to England and Scotland recently. Some of our time was spent visiting ruins of castles, abbeys, and fortresses. The sagging, mossy walls with their abrupt openings told of rich histories and... Read more
I wonder if the disciples were more surprised when they discovered the empty grave or when Jesus’ nail-pierced hands prepared them breakfast. I’m a little startled every time I read about Jesus’ life on earth... Read more