Do you have a fear of writing in your Bible? Do you feel like you’re desecrating something holy?I used to feel that exact same way.Today, I have several Bibles in a wide variety of translations that I use for cross-referencing when I’m digging deep. The majority of them are study Bibles because I love to … Continue reading Leaving Light in the Margins
The Anchor of Just Showing Up
Have you ever sat down to do your devotions in the morning and your mind is just going a million miles an hour?You find yourself staring at the pages, and then you start to beat yourself up because you feel like you're just checking a box.It is so incredible how God aligns things when He … Continue reading The Anchor of Just Showing Up
Living in a Grace We Did Not Earn
Today, as America marks a historic 250 years of independence, we pause to honor a foundational truth: freedom is never free. We are living in a liberty we did not earn, reaping a harvest we did not plant. The civic freedoms we enjoy today were bought at a tremendous price, woven together by the courage, … Continue reading Living in a Grace We Did Not Earn
The View from the Porch: A Story of Past and Present
The sunset over the horizon hadn't changed, but the eyes watching it had. I sat on the porch, the familiar weight of a favorite coffee mug warming my hands, watching the sky turn to brilliant shades of amber and gold. That was when she sat down beside me. She was wearing a simple white dress, … Continue reading The View from the Porch: A Story of Past and Present
When the Spirit Speaks: Choosing Courage Over Silence
Feelings of self-doubt often fill my heart and mind. I constantly question how much and how often I should share my thoughts.The enemy whispers that I only share out of pride. Don't get me wrong, I am proud of what I write, but I don't do it alone. I write what He puts on my … Continue reading When the Spirit Speaks: Choosing Courage Over Silence
The Gift of an Interruption: An Unexpected Reset
Yesterday, the power went out. Apparently, a tree fell on a transformer and it blew. To make matters worse, we are in the midst of a heatwave—and it’s no secret that summer is definitely not my favorite season (and no, winter isn't either!). Kevin was outside washing the cars and I was piddling in the … Continue reading The Gift of an Interruption: An Unexpected Reset
Finding Peace
I'm feeling a bit down today,With no real reason why.I know that You are with me,Yet still I want to cry. The sadness overwhelming,as I keep the tears reigned in.Help me Lord to feel YouI know not where to begin. I call to You with silent pleas,my thoughts have run askew.I cannot find the words … Continue reading Finding Peace
The Make-Do and the Made New
I’ve had this little furniture set on my back porch for many years. She’s nothing fancy, but lately, the faux rattan on the arms has been breaking and fraying. Still, the rest of the frame is in perfectly good condition. In my frugality, I just couldn’t bring myself to trash the whole set and start … Continue reading The Make-Do and the Made New
