The Plumcot Progress
True Joy
I read this from Hannah Whitall Smith this morning: “Our souls are of such a divine origin that no other joy but God can ever satisfy them. God has made the soul for this high destiny, and His object, therefore, in all the discipline and training of life, is to bring us to the place […]
When You Don’t Have Your “Chilling Requirement”
This morning, I called down to my husband that we lost winter. We just skipped right into 60 degree weather. As Pennsylvania residents who love the cold, this comes as sad news. And I remember how, on this very month 8 years ago, I learned about how trees in our state have a “chilling requirement.” […]
3 Things You Don’t Have to Do This New Month
I love a new month. As I sat down with my Bible and journal this morning, I felt so content with the Lord. Nothing was troubling my heart. Nothing felt overwhelming. Nothing felt wrong. And then I felt terribly guilty that I felt so peaceful. Wasn’t I supposed to live a riled up, angry, offended, […]
Sharing Your Life
I’m headed home from speaking in South Carolina. What a wonderful event centered on being at a grand table as we’re seated with Christ. The napkins were a silky gold if that tells you anything! Pictures forthcoming! I love the honor of sharing my life with others. And I love the stories I hear while […]
To Read the Bible to Embrace Christ
I’m traveling this weekend to speak in South Carolina. Please pray that Ephesians 2 would come alive to the listeners, and as a result, that they would embrace Christ more. Thank you! As I once again read Michael Reeve’s book Delighting in the Trinity, I underline this quote about his fear of how we read […]
A Special Joy of Aging
This year, I’ve enjoyed something so special about growing older. I realize that when I’m with my students, I know I bring to them a lifetime of accumulated resources, expertise, networking connections, and mentorship. This semester, more than any other time in my life, I’ve been able to look at students and say, “I can […]
A Podcast I’m Loving: This Cultural Moment
My friend recommended a podcast called This Cultural Moment –a collaboration between John Mark Comer of Bridgetown Church in Portland, USA and Mark Sayers of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia–that I love. I finished the first season and so appreciated how the hosts both articulate so much of what’s happening in the culture while also […]
The Unbelievable Thing I Said in Class
As I went about my lecture in class, I mentioned something about keeping a journal in college and how I reread those pages even now as a 44 year old. I noticed that a student had brought in his own journal to record insights or special memories. I made a joke about how I cannot […]
Day in the Life
I love teaching on the college campus. If you’re wondering what a typical Monday looks like, I’ll tell you. The day always begins with coffee, Bible reading, my prayer journal–a must to survive! After getting my children situated for school, I’ll drive to campus. I’m currently listening to the podcast called “This Cultural Moment.” It’s […]