
Even Marcus Can’t Ruin Christmas {A Short Story}
“Is it standing straight?” Dad huffed from under the Christmas tree. “I think so…” Mom answered, hands on her hips as she eyed it from the other side of the room, “yeah, I think you’re... Read more
Perspective on What Matters Most (Matthew 22:36-40)
“Is it standing straight?” Dad huffed from under the Christmas tree. “I think so…” Mom answered, hands on her hips as she eyed it from the other side of the room, “yeah, I think you’re... Read more
The children’s ministry at our church has focused on gratitude this month and I’ve loved that there’s a dual focus: who we’re grateful for and who we’re grateful to. We’re missing out when we forget... Read more
This series of reflections started for the sake of helping tired thought loops come back again and again to God. As it finishes, I hope you and I more easily remember that: When we’re in... Read more
Watch over my life, Lord, Watch over me. Keep me as I come to you; Guard me as I go to others. Watch over my life, Lord; Keep me from harm – There is so... Read more
“…the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 121:8) Where are you right now? What time is it? The Lord is watching over you now. And if you look... Read more
“…the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 121:8) A life of faith is two postures lived at once – Of coming to worship and being filled Of going... Read more
“…the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 121:8) A life of faith is two postures lived at once: coming and going. The first posture mentioned in verse 8... Read more
“The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life…” Psalm 121:7 We tend to lose sight of the big picture of life when we’re just trying to get through the... Read more
“The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life…” Psalm 121:7 Exhaustion is a form of harm, isn’t it? It certainly tends to carry with it physical harm, like headaches.... Read more
“The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life…” Psalm 121:7 It can feel like we’re losing our grip when we’re weary. Sometimes, we actually are. Tired hands can tremble... Read more