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
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
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
In the Stillness
The morning is quiet.The coffee is brewing.The family is sleeping.In the stillness, there is peace.In the stillness, there is reflection.In the stillness, there is God. He sits with me.He hears my words,He hears my thoughts.He holds my hand.He understands. Sometimes my soul just needs the stillness.My mind needs the knowledge that He's with me.My heart … Continue reading In the Stillness
TODAY
Today the sun shines.Today the Lord saw fit to wake me.Today I have another opportunity to ... see the smile on a child's face.tell my family I love them.hug someone who needs it.the list is endless.Today I can make a difference. Today I can show forgiveness, mercy and grace.Today I can let my light shine.Today … Continue reading TODAY
Disappointed
I see the posts, oh how they boast, in the love they have for You. Yet when one is needed, their plates are full, and have no time for You. The writings of, our dear friend Matthew, command that we should love. The discarded ones, the least of these, a love from high above. Instructions … Continue reading Disappointed
Your Sovereignty
The lightening flashes in the sky, Your power seen so clear. A gentle breeze upon my cheek, to dry a falling tear. Vibrant colors of the sunset, a new canvas every day. Many hearts so full of joy, as we bow our heads to pray. So thankful for Your gifts, we so often overlook. Your … Continue reading Your Sovereignty
Finding God in the Little Things 