Childlike Fear
At a large event, I watched as a toddler played gleefully on the bleachers. She was unaware of her fancy dress and the decorum around... Read more
Tag: love
What Does It Cost Me? (Mini-Series Part II)
He plucked at his fingernails with his arms crossed. Defiant young eyes averted and glazed over in anticipation of another scolding. At the end of... Read more
Why It’s Impossible to Keep God’s Love to Yourself
A sweet older lady sat in the middle of the sunlit room. Visitors gathered as she looked around the space lovingly. She spoke of the... Read more
Love Prays
Over the years in our marriage, I’ve watched my husband struggle with things. This shouldn’t have surprised me, but especially as a young newlywed- it... Read more
Who (Isn’t) My Neighbor?
Love. That’s the spirit of God’s law. Jesus made it clear, even saying that “loving others” is the second greatest command. When talking with Jesus... Read more
Questions about Loving Well
Paul’s greeting to the church at Philippi warmly displays his godly affection for the fellow believers he was so invested in. Each expression of love... Read more
One Kind of Love I Want to Emulate
7 ½ years ago, a goofy guy made an ice cream cone man using spinach leaves and other veggies. He walked up and introduced me... Read more
Self-Love: Biblical Fact or Fiction?
Ever wondered why loving ourselves well is so hard? The answer is simpler than all the “10 keys” and “tip sheets” let on. We seem... Read more
To The Wanna-Know-It-Alls
“I don’t know.” You say it when someone asks you to do something and you aren’t sure how to answer. The words are uttered in... Read more
It’s Not Me, It’s You (And That’s Okay)
“It’s not me, it’s you….” The bad breakup line always seemed so unfair. It’s been my habit to live life assuming there’s always something I... Read more