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Posted on December 31, 2023 Life of Faith

2023 Good List

2023 was a bit of a wild ride, but there’s a lot on my good list. I could have kept going, but here are some good gifts and joys from this year. (Thank you, Lord!)... Read more

Posted on December 23, 2023 Fiction

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

Posted on November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 Faith

Who Are You Grateful To?

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

Posted on September 30, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

30. Conclusion {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

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

Posted on September 29, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

29. A Prayer for Psalm 121:7-8 by Katy Morgan {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

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

Posted on September 28, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

28. God Watches Over Us Now and Forevermore {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

“…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

Posted on September 27, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

27. God Watches Over Our Going {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

“…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

Posted on September 26, 2023September 2, 2023 Faith I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

26. God Watches Over Our Coming {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

“…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

Posted on September 25, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

25. He Watches Over Us All Our Lives {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

“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

Posted on September 24, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

24. He Keeps Us Safe From Harm {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

“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

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