All the Christmas Music
It’s so wonderful to think of all the December traditions: Christmas cookies, Christmas movies, and Christmas music especially. I’ll light the pine-scented candles and drink spiced tea. I’ll sit in a wonderland of lights and decorations. I’ll wrap gifts in festive paper and big bows. I’ll walk in the snow. A new season begins with […]
Warming in the Light
Give Thanks—For He is Good
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. —Psalm 118:1 Consider! We give thanks for God’s goodness and enduring love. Yes!
Thankful Hearts
As you know, I love finding a way to thank God especially during hardship. Essentially, this blog began as a challenge to “give thanks in all circumstances” and find the flair in ordinary living. So I continue. Today, I’m thankful for delicious medjool dates, purring cats, music, and the smell of pine. I’m thankful […]
Some Powerful Moments in Psalm 119
I love meditating on Psalm 119. What a beautiful treasure in the Bible! I noted a few special moments in this psalm this morning that work as powerful prayers. First, I love verses 35-37 as a prayer for my family: “Direct [us] in the path of your commands, for there [we] find delight. Turn [our] […]
Look Around: There’s Always Something
We notice so many blue jays on our cold walks. Why are they here? What are they doing? Why are they so active right now? I learn that blue jays are strange, strange birds. Nobody knows quite why they do what they do. Sometimes they migrate; other times they stay right where they are if […]
All Must Go Right
This morning, I read Hannah Whitall Smith’s words of great encouragement: Wherever the Lord is, all must go right for His children; His presence is enough. She explains how God’s presence assures of us comfort, rest, and deliverance, and if we could truly understand this, “a wellspring of joy would be opened up in our […]
Adding in the Joy
Today I thought of a fun question: How can I add joy here? In any situation, I might contribute meaningfully to reflect the joy of the Lord in endlessly creative and unexpected ways–through speech and action but also prayer.
A Day to Celebrate
I’m so thankful today! Today marks the last day of in-person instruction at Penn State. I made it! I didn’t miss a single class due to illness! What a great day.
The Greystone Devotions for Your Children
Several years ago, I wrote some devotional material for Camp Greystone campers that added to Greystone’s collection of great words of encouragement for children and teens alike. Greystone sends out a short, daily devotion written by counselors and former staff. They are so good! I love reading simple, clear, and powerful words of instruction intended […]