A Simple Life Pattern: Praise and Gather
This morning I read something wonderful in Psalm 142:7. David writes, “Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me.” I love that the prayer isn’t just about David. His freedom isn’t for him alone. When God frees him, […]
You, Like This
For several years now, I’ve noted my favorite spot in the neighborhood in autumn. It’s this tree right here: This tree stands out against all the others. It seems whipped up with golden butter, layered with sunshine, and spun with gold. Imagine it on a bright, clear day (instead of this gloomy, dark one). All […]
My Neighbor’s Adorable Autumn Scene Cupcakes
You know my love of cupcakes. Well, my amazing neighbor delivered some for our family tonight. I thought these would make you smile:
Now That’s Customer Service!
I love nice people. I love helpful people. Today I had to call a publishing company to request permission to quote from the Bible. I was already mad about having to get permission to use God’s holy word. Why does it belong to anybody? Why do I have to spend my time figuring out what’s […]
Behind You
In my backyard, I see this: It’s my favorite view–the golden sunlight on the golden trees–and I just stand there in the kitchen looking out back in silence. This backyard view of what’s behind all my living grants me a moment of worship because God has turned what’s behind me–all that past–into pure gold. The […]
5 Things to Remember Today
Every new day, I can remember these truths: Nothing can happen to me that doesn’t hide within it the love and care of God: Romans 8:28–“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.” Wherever my location, I can find wonder […]
A Great Snack for Children (That You Might Not Have Tried)
The garden gives up its final harvest, and I juggle two eggplants in my hands. My daughters ask for Eggplant Crisps to dip in marinara sauce. It’s so easy: You cut your eggplant into thin slices, soak them for a minute in whisked egg and milk, then press each side of the slice into your […]
A Distorted View of Yourself
I heard about a daughter who had a old mirror in her bedroom that bulged out and created a fun-house effect when she looked into it. But she didn’t realize this was a distorted view of herself. Without a proper mirror, she took this image as truth. She tore off every outfit because it made […]
What You Won’t Know Until It Rains
My friend just bought a new house in town, and today, she learns of a small leak in the roof. It’s a downpour kind of day; it’s so rainy that even our Walk-to-School group drives in. This kind of deluge immediately showcases any roof holes or cracks otherwise hidden in dry weather. This kind of […]
Today: Three Notes
Today, I loved the smell of the autumn leaves and the warm, misty wind that swirled the leaves against a dark, ominous sky. It’s an earthy, crackly kind of smell. I loved kneading buttermilk yeast rolls for our dinner and peeking under the green dish cloth to confirm that the dough rose in that great […]