Securely Set on High
This morning I read a verse I’ve passed by many times. In Psalm 69:29, David writes, “I am afflicted and in pain; May Your salvation,
June 13, 2016
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Saying Goodbye to My Creek
For years, I’ve been hoping for a chance to say goodbye to my childhood home in Virginia that my parents sold in 2009. Whenever I
June 12, 2016
Wherever You Are: Settle In, Cultivate, and Protect
I read Genesis 2:15: “The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” I
June 11, 2016
Sounds We Love
We talk about sounds we love over dinner. It’s a great conversation question. My youngest begins this discussion when she proclaims, out of the blue,
June 10, 2016
What’s Next?
This morning, I walked the children to school for the last official time. I can’t believe it: 8 years of walking! I don’t linger on
June 9, 2016
Uncertain of Ourselves, We are Certain of God
Today I recall Oswald Chambers’ phrase “Gracious Uncertainty” and how he discusses how we are certain in our uncertainty because of God. He writes, “We
June 8, 2016
More Often: Grace, Mercy, Love
Today I confess how critical I’ve been, and how easy to find fault I am. I pray that I’m full of the same grace, mercy,
June 7, 2016
What’s Here More Than What’s Not Here
I’m learning to listen for whether or not people share healing stories of abundance and hope or deprivation stories of loss and despair. I’m wondering
June 6, 2016
Being a Good Neighbor in Your Own Home
After church today, we talk about the sermon on being a good neighbor. It occurs to me that being a good neighbor starts with our
June 5, 2016
How to Go to Sleep: A Time to Search the Heart
In Psalm 4:4, we’re instructed this way: “When you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.” I remember how Libby Miller from
June 4, 2016