I've been thinking about what it will be like to sit under a tree with Jesus face to face... but the sweet truth is, we get to sit with Him today. We may not see Him physically, but He is right here. He intercedes for us, holds all of creation in His hands, and walks … Continue reading Under the Shade of His Grace
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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
The Heart of the Home
So many conversations have been shared in this kitchen. If only these walls could talk, they would tell a lifetime of stories.Most of those stories have unfolded at the kitchen counter. I'm usually on one side, prepping or cleaning, while someone is perched on the stool on the other — an old wooden stool that's … Continue reading The Heart of the Home
When Plans Change: A Lesson in Divine Provision
Our quiet cul-de-sac is usually just that—quiet. But yesterday, it was a whirlwind of activity from 7:00 a.m. until well past 10:00 p.m. Between the construction trucks, the neighbors’ cars, and our own driveway packed to capacity, our little dead-end street looked more like a busy metropolitan intersection.It was a long day, but as I … Continue reading When Plans Change: A Lesson in Divine Provision
