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
Christian Devotional
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
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
Through The Fogged Glass
"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger..." — James 1:19 (ESV)THROUGH THE FOGGED GLASSAt first glance through the arched window above my front door, you might think the glass is coated in a heavy layer of grime. But step a little closer, and the … Continue reading Through The Fogged Glass
My Pain Remembers His
"By his wounds we are healed." — Isaiah 53:5I woke up this morning with a headache.I reached for the medicine cabinet, swallowed two pills with water, and went on with my morning. But sitting at my kitchen table, a single thought stopped me cold:HE WORE A CROWN OF THORNS.He had no medicine cabinet. No soft … Continue reading My Pain Remembers His
The Gathering Place
The Gathering PlaceToday, this sanctuary sits in stillness, soft and empty. But come Sunday morning, these pews awaken.They fill with a beautiful tapestry of life—the young, the old, and every season in between. All walks of life gather beneath one roof. Not because this building is required to enter the Lord’s presence, but because where … Continue reading The Gathering Place
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
Finding God in the Little Things 