Life rarely explodes all at once. More often, it just frays at the edges.Lately, things have been so hectic in all aspects—filled with mini trials, everyday drama, and little friction points that tend to knock me off balance. We tend to measure our spiritual growth by how we weather the major storms: the huge life … Continue reading Two Ears One Mouth
Devotion
The Slow Drift—and the Way Back
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith."— Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV) I’ve always been … Continue reading The Slow Drift—and the Way Back
When We Cannot Fix It: Finding Grace in the Surrender
"Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." ~ Galatians 6:2 There is a unique kind of heartache that comes from watching someone you love walk through emotional pain and spiritual struggle. As humans, our default setting is to step in, take control, and fix what is broken. … Continue reading When We Cannot Fix It: Finding Grace in the Surrender
Finding Peace on the Journey
As I watched the sunrise this morning, I couldn't help but think about peace and just how still and quiet the morning felt.Protecting my peace has become vital to my soul. We are all walking through life together, but our personal journeys don't all look the same—we all pull over for different kinds of rest, … Continue reading Finding Peace on the Journey
Finding Grace in the Stillness
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10For so many years, my life moved at a relentless pace. I poured my time, energy, and heart into the daily hustle—building a career, raising children, running a household, and tending to the endless demands of each day. It was so easy to measure my … Continue reading Finding Grace in the Stillness
The Quiet Harvest
Looking out at the crepe myrtle in full bloom got me thinking about seasons, seeds, and what we leave behind... Here are a few thoughts from the heart today.Scripture:"Lord, make me to know my end, and what is the measure of my days, that I may know how frail I am." - Psalm 39:4 Lately, … Continue reading The Quiet Harvest
Growth Late in Life
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." — Jeremiah 29:13 HEAD KNOWLEDGE VS. HEART RELATIONSHIP: IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO GROW Fresh out of high school, many years ago, I moved to Texas. Before long, I found myself enrolled in college. I didn’t really want to … Continue reading Growth Late in Life
Rooted and Reminded
"Do you still live close to your roots, or have you built a life miles away?"I came across that question recently. I knew it was asking about physical geography, but my heart immediately reframed it: "Am I living close to my roots in Christ, or have I drifted miles away in the busyness of daily … Continue reading Rooted and Reminded
