The Simplest and the Greatest
Our Easter was the simplest it’s ever been in my memory. But in its simplicity, it was the greatest one I can remember having. It included prayer and Bible reading, a meal with just my husband and daughters, a church service from our living room couch where we worshipped together, a time on Zoom with […]
I Painted Them in Watercolors: A Little Easter Joy
A Good Day To Search the Heart
I keep thinking of the power of having true moments of confession and repentance. It’s a beautiful thing; it’s not a shameful or condemning experience. I often ask younger women who feel far from God or troubled in their souls this simple question: Is there anything in your life that doesn’t please God? It’s an […]
When Nothing Works But Prayer
It’s a good day to pray. However you do it, do it. In your kitchen, in your chair, in the bed, while brushing your hair. With your Bible, with a pen, with a journal. With music, with silence. In the bathtub. Together. Alone. On the front porch, on the back porch, on the stairs. Anywhere. […]
My Creative Neighbor on Zoom
My neighbor across the street always dresses in elaborate costumes with fun Zoom backgrounds when he’s teaching or attending faculty meetings. He’s hilarious! I mean, wouldn’t you want to listen to a lecture on acoustics from him aboard the Millennium Falcon or in the Hobbit world? For the Vikings end zone picture, I tagged the […]
And We Shall Find Nests
It’s my favorite time to walk and discover the marvelous little bird nests all over the neighborhood. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved bird nests. I cannot adequately describe the sense of joy and wonder in finding a nest and, most importantly, the little egg inside. My oldest daughter and I walk […]
The Strength We’ll Need
All morning, I pray that God strengthens me by the power of the Holy Spirit to respond with wisdom and steadiness for whatever might come. And I realize my greatest source of strength: God’s word. My soul sings this morning when I read Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, […]
Happy Little Blooms
A Special Invitation to Prayer
This Thursday, I invite you to join a Facebook Live event (April 9 at 9:00 PM EST). The event is called “Be Still: An Invitation to Prayer in a Time of Crisis”. You can read more here: https://www.cru.org/mycampus/bestill/?fbclid=IwAR0pi-87i3bVhik8ZRyIRRQq9M7z-N54NtKPTMAV2LMYidzoWNGsqQGJeqk
Keep Trying New Things
With my adventure in online learning, I continue to try new things. I produced video recordings of essay commentary in addition to written feedback (just for fun). I also tried things I might do in a residential classroom like and in-class writing on Zoom. We all wrote for five minutes and shared our work if […]