"So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. He who plants and he who waters are one..."— 1 Corinthians 3:7–8It is a quiet, subtle thing, how easily the human heart can build invisible fences in the middle of a holy field.We step into spaces meant … Continue reading Under The Same Sun
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The Scenic Route Home: Finding Grace in the Self-Checkout
THE SCENIC ROUTE HOME: Finding Grace in the Self-CheckoutMondays arrive with their own built-in momentum. The task list is known, the schedule anticipated, and the rhythm set before the day even breaks. But anticipation doesn’t always shield us from friction.Today was one of those running-around Mondays. After stopping by my sister’s house, I pulled into … Continue reading The Scenic Route Home: Finding Grace in the Self-Checkout
Whispers in the Dark
Grace does not always arrive in a thunderstorm. Sometimes, it begins as a quiet whisper in a room filled with smoke and tears. I once knew a young woman who thought she had to break herself to be loved.She shared her life with a man shadowed by addiction. When the darkness wasn't on him, he … Continue reading Whispers in the Dark
Under the Shade of His Grace
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
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
The Sound of Renovation
There is a unique kind of noise that comes with home renovation—the sound of the old being cleared away to make room for the new. While the house was shaking this morning, I couldn't help but see a beautiful parallel to the seasons of our own lives. I hope this reflection brings a little extra … Continue reading The Sound of Renovation
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
Finding God in the Little Things 