"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord... They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green."— Jeremiah 17:7–8Watering my potted plants the other day brought an unexpected spiritual picture to mind.Sitting under … Continue reading Watered by The Master Gardener
Experiences
THE JOURNEY TO HERE
This past week, a few different conversations kept circling back to the exact same theme. Then, when I sat down to work on my Bible study homework, there it was again—staring back at me in black and white. That homework was the final push I needed to start writing. I'll admit, sometimes I'm a little … Continue reading THE JOURNEY TO HERE
A Roadmap of Grace
These hands no longer bear the smooth, easy grace of youth. They are marked now by scars, wrinkles, and the quiet, persistent ache of arthritis. But they also bear the indelible signs of a life well-used and deeply loved.They have known the weight of shovel and soil, the heat of the oven, and the rhythmic … Continue reading A Roadmap of Grace
Sipping Coffee, Sensing His Presence
"Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days." — Psalm 90:14 When I woke this morning, weariness fought me. Like everyone else, I had a long list of obligations waiting on the other side of sleep. But as I lay there, prying … Continue reading Sipping Coffee, Sensing His Presence
Set Apart: Rooted, Armored, and Peculiar
"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." — James 4:8 All my devotions today have been centered on a single, vital truth: the necessity of staying rooted in the Word and in prayer.Staying close to God keeps Him close to you. Yes, He is always with us, keeping an eye on … Continue reading Set Apart: Rooted, Armored, and Peculiar
The Hidden Worlds in the Lane Next to Me
There is a quiet wonder that happens on the open road. When the music plays, and the highway stretches out ahead, it’s easy to look past the pavement and start noticing the other drivers sharing the journey. Just yesterday, on the drive up to a Q&A session with a friend and a new group of … Continue reading The Hidden Worlds in the Lane Next to Me
The Crown of the Aged: Finding Wonder in a Grandchild’s Smile
"Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the pride of children is their fathers." — Proverbs 17:6Normally, I am tucked into my usual spot on the couch when I hear the soft, unmistakable sound of little footsteps padding down the hallway. On a typical morning, she slips into the room and snuggles up right … Continue reading The Crown of the Aged: Finding Wonder in a Grandchild’s Smile
A Living Hope: Love, Loss, and the Cardinals
I recently woke from a dream where the angel of death came for someone I love. It left me sitting in the quiet morning, wrestling with a question that has echoed through human hearts for centuries:If we know Jesus, and we know where we are going, why does death still hurt so much?We know the … Continue reading A Living Hope: Love, Loss, and the Cardinals
Finding God in the Little Things 