The Photograph I Love
I remember taking my first picture with the first digital camera I ever had. Eleven years ago, nobody pulled out fancy phone cameras, and nobody used automatic filters and editing tools right on their phones. I didn’t know anything about taking pictures, but I learned about focusing the “macro” lens and watching the light. On […]
The Morning Walk: Test It
Lately, my daughter and I have taken sunrise walks. After the time change, we found ourselves up and ready to enjoy the day in the darkness. Why not take a walk and witness that gorgeous early morning light? We’ve been walking with the sun rising alongside us for the past three days. I find myself […]
How Tempting
Last night, I asked a wise woman if she had any advice to offer me. It’s a great practice to ask older men and women what advice they have for you. You might also ask older people to speak a blessing over you. We miss out on so much when we don’t engage older generations […]
Read Psalm 37 to Help Cure Jealousy
This morning, I loved reading Psalm 37. This psalm commands us to “not fret” and to enjoy the abundant peace of God. It’s a psalm that ensures God will act in loving ways towards us and give us what He prompts us to desire. I’ve pulled my favorite verses for you to think about, especially […]
The Long-Awaited Audiobook of The Six Conversations
I’m so happy to announce that the audio version of The Six Conversations just appeared on audible.com. I think you will absolutely adore the voice of Joy Vandervort-Cobb who reads this book for us. If you need a good book to enjoy as you travel for the holidays or go on long walks (or wherever […]
The Danger!
Early this morning, just before the sun rose, we rounded the corner to see an enormous hawk flying from tree limb to tree limb. His golden wings stretched far as he scanned the earth below. We watched him in wonder, close enough to hear him landing on the next branch. I thought he might be […]
Balmy Surprise
Today felt surprisingly balmy. We kept going outside to enjoy the pleasant weather. In between chores, football, and cooking, we walked and walked in the warm weather, making sure to crunch every acorn underfoot and catch every falling leaf in hand that we could. Later this evening, we’ll join neighbors for a bonfire. This day? […]
The Verse You’re Tucking in Your Bag
Today I enjoyed listening to my great friend and mentor tell me about the Bible verses she’s meditating on. I love that she always has a “favorite Bible verse” that’s speaking to her heart. She showed me the verses, and as she did, I thought to myself that I always want to be the type […]
Always Active and Never Removed From You
A friend just sent me a ministry update that included the words from Andrew Wilson who wrote the book Incomparable. Wilson writes: “The fact that God sustains all things, even the stars, should cause us both to fear and to worship. To fear, because we have a God we are dependent upon if we are […]
3 Things to Remember: His Power, Your Weakness, His Counsel
This morning I reflected on the greatest things I’ve been learning in the past year. These three lessons keep me rooted in the Lord, steady on my feet, and free to do unusual things. If you asked me my favorite question (in the cognitive category of the Six Conversations), I’d say I love when people […]