Where Will I Sit?
Today my blog appears at CruPress on loneliness and feeling included. Knowing we have a seat with Jesus helps during the holidays especially. Enjoy the
November 17, 2015
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
When You Feel Slighted
Slight is a terrible verb. It means to insult someone by not showing them proper respect or attention. When slighted, we feel ignored, demoted, and dishonored.
November 16, 2015
At Any Time
I’m so used to describing life in terms of “seasons.” You hear people say at church, “I’m in a season of fruitfulness” or “I’m in
November 15, 2015
What Would Happen?
If you take a can of pumpkin puree and stir in two eggs, a box of vanilla pudding mix, sugar, flour, chocolate chips, salt, and some
November 14, 2015
You Aren’t the Light: You Witness the Light
The light astonishes us this morning. The sun rises and shines on the bare tree, and it shimmers gold against the gloomy, storm painted sky.
November 13, 2015
What’s Enabling This?
The sickening smell fills the garage and overflows into my lovely, cinnamon scented kitchen. I labor to ensure the perfect scent in my house. You
November 12, 2015
Keep the Habits in Place and the Emotions Will Follow
This morning a friend posts something that Paul David Tripp says about what to do when confronted with a trial. It’s simply this: “Don’t forsake
November 11, 2015
When She Asked Me How to Have a Good Day Every Day
Stay with me: the answer is coming. But first, I’ve been teaching my writing students that “essay” comes from the late Latin and Old French word
November 10, 2015
A Little Mystery on the Porch
I hear about a black cat with a star on her chest who lives somewhere down the road, around the corner, and into another part of
November 9, 2015
Always Listen to Hope
This morning in church, I remember the day a wise friend told me that the Holy Spirit is always a voice of hope. “Don’t listen
November 8, 2015