"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires." — James 1:19–20 There is a common misconception that drawing closer to Christ makes life smoother and free from conflict. But … Continue reading The Quiet Peace of a Soft Heart
Invited to the Mountain Top
Invited to the Mountain Top Tonight marks the end of an emotionally draining weekend—the kind that leaves you bone-tired clear down to your soul. I was sitting in the living room, completely poured out, when my granddaughter came out to get me. Her mama was reading to her from the Graphic Bible we gave her … Continue reading Invited to the Mountain Top
Carrying the Weight to the Altar
"Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."— Psalm 55:22 There are mornings when we wake up with a heart that feels far too heavy for our chest. A storm blew through yesterday, leaving behind thick silence, sharp words, and emotional exhaustion. In … Continue reading Carrying the Weight to the Altar
The Peculiar Peace of the Storm
Scripture"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special [peculiar] people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light."— 1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV)"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those … Continue reading The Peculiar Peace of the Storm
Unbroken Bread (Part 3): Living on the Starch
We’ve looked at the outer bran—the protective shield we tend to sift away when life gets uncomfortable—and the living germ, which reminds us that true growth takes time and quiet waiting.Today, we finish with the largest part of the kernel: the endosperm.The Endosperm and Whole NourishmentThe endosperm makes up about 80% of the wheat kernel. … Continue reading Unbroken Bread (Part 3): Living on the Starch
Finding Grace in the Unplanned Pause
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28Today, I did something I almost never do. After the girls left for the day, instead of stepping straight into the endless loop of tasks and mental checklists waiting for me, I went back to bed.I’ve been … Continue reading Finding Grace in the Unplanned Pause
Unbroken Bread (Part 2): The Life in the Seed
Yesterday we talked about the tough outer bran—the protective shield we often sift away when life gets uncomfortable. Today, we’re looking at the very center of the kernel: the germ. The Germ and the Living Seed The germ is just a tiny sliver of the wheat kernel, but it holds the living embryo. In sourdough … Continue reading Unbroken Bread (Part 2): The Life in the Seed
Unbroken Bread (Part 1): The Shield We Sift Away
Yesterday, we talked about how God designed a single kernel of wheat as a complete package—and how easy it is for us to strip it apart for convenience. Over the next three days, we’re looking at its three basic parts—the outer bran, the living germ, and the starchy endosperm—to see what they teach us about … Continue reading Unbroken Bread (Part 1): The Shield We Sift Away
Finding God in the Little Things 