Maybe the Greatest Wish
I think about all the high school graduates in my town. I find myself writing a card that simply prays that this graduate would “keep in step” with God’s spirit. I quote Galatians 5, and I remember from a lifetime of experience that following God leads to peace, joy, hope, freedom, and the life we’ve […]
Ancient Pleasure: The Watermelon
I absolutely love watermelon. In summer, the refrigerator nearly always holds a big bowl of freshly cut watermelon. Today, while standing in the kitchen, I consider, like anyone living with flair, the where and why and how and when. I learn about the 5,000 year history of the watermelon. I read origin stories of this […]
Why We Tell Our Stories
Someone recently asked me why it’s so vital to tell our stories of God’s great work in our lives. Why talk about it? Why write it down? Why share it? Can’t we just keep these stories between God and ourselves? I think about the words God used to send me on a journey of proclamation: […]
You’re Going to Love This: Moody’s FREE Digital Study Pack for Included in Christ
Friends! I’m so happy about the Digital Study Pack to serve as a beautiful companion to Included in Christ. Free Moody commentary on key verses in Ephesians, a worship playlist, cute invitations to print out, sharable images, and lock screen and desktop art for encouragement! ENJOY!!!! Click on the link here: http://moodypublisherswomen.com/included-in-christ-study-pack/ http://moodypublisherswomen.com/included-in-christ-study-pack/
Little Details: Dew on Climbing Roses
A Curious Verb and New Perspective: Fledge
We peer into the Robin’s nest to find that the strong little birds have fledged. They developed their wings for flight. A fledgling is the strangest phenomenon: it’s the word for that transitional stage between hatching and leaving the nest for good. How exciting! How wonderful to observe fluffy birds hopping about, testing their flight […]
Still Baking: Morning Fruit Pastries
We find a recipe for these! So easy and delicious if you need to host folks for breakfast: We use this recipe from Just a Taste: https://www.justataste.com/fruit-and-cream-cheese-breakfast-pastries-recipe/
Missing Psalm 18
Psalm 18 is missing from my green Bible (the one Elizabeth gave me at Camp Greystone in 1995). It looks like someone took a giant bite out it, like they literally ate Psalm 18. When I turn to Psalm18 in my green Bible, I remember that I read it so many times in the 90’s […]
Stability Shoes, Hydration, and Taking My Time: Things I Love So Far About the 40’s
Today, I laughed about how my entire shoe collection has everything to do with support and stability. I want to protect my ankles and knees, and with all the walking around I do, I value stability so much more in my 40’s. I even have very thick European walking sandals that look, well, sort of […]
Greater Joy Than This
At the beginning of each month, I start the Psalms afresh and read five a day. If you are wondering what to do with your Bible or how to begin learning from God through the scriptures, the Psalms are a beautiful place to begin! You will finish the book of Psalms in one month if […]