Talking Fast and Slow
Today I joined Susie Larson on her live one-hour radio program. I love what’s called “long form” radio interviews because you can take your time. You can answer questions more thoughtfully and with longer sentences without feeling rushed because weather and traffic reports are coming in a minute. This differs from “short form” quick, 5-15 […]
All That Is Contrary to God
I’m reading The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life, by Hannah Whitall Smith. Libby Miller, the godly director of Camp Greystone back in 1994, pulled me aside and gave me this book to read from her own bookshelf. She took pity on my storm-tossed, striving, depressed and anxious soul. I love mentors. I love when […]
Elevated Thinking: 4 Prayers
I continue to find encouragement and challenge in asking this question: When Paul asks for personal prayer (only 4 times I can find recorded in the New Testament), what did he actually want people to ask God for? What did Paul desire most? What was on his mind? I’ll tell you. But first, think about […]
Always a Reason
I’ve been thinking about 2 Timothy 4:18: The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. I love dwelling on the idea of God’s sure rescue, His plan for our safety, and all the things He’s doing […]
The Fun Little Details
We just returned from Kansas! We enjoyed speaking on living a “sent” life to an audience that represented many different churches in the area. I’m always amazed at people who have certain gifts in planning events and designing things. For this event, I loved how the team put together little bags, customized journals and pens, […]
Maybe This Summer
In all my years nest hunting, I still have yet to find a hummingbird’s nest. But I’m starting to dwell in hope. My hummingbird feeder now attracts three different kinds of hummingbirds, and they like to hang out in the winterberry bush. They like to perch on the tomato cages. They like to be here. […]
Still Selling
I’m so thankful that This Seat’s Saved still ranks #1 on amazon.com. It’s so wonderful to see how many people are reading the book, sending thoughtful messages, and encouraging my heart. So this message is a big THANK YOU! And thank you for the ratings and reviews. This is awesome, guys!!!
Welcome Rain
I love waking up to rain. It’s so comforting and cozy. It’s been hot and dry here, and we find ourselves so thankful for the storm. I love thinking about gratitude and how strange it sometimes feels. I’m only thankful for the rain because of how dry it’s been. I’m only thankful for the sun […]
Your Deliverance Story
This morning, I stop at a verse in Psalm 111 about the great works of the Lord. In verse 2 we read “they are studied by all who delight in them.” I suddenly wondered why I don’t study the great works of the Lord more! So I searched for a list of all God’s miracles […]