Forget Not
I love the first few verses of Psalm 103. If you’re having a bad day, remember all you’ve been given. We read this: Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from […]
In Your Favor
I woke up thinking about a quote I loved from The Great Gatsby. I read these words back in 9th grade and thought they were such a picture of loving someone. Here, we read a description of Jay Gatsby and the way he looked at the narrator: He smiled understandingly-much more than understandingly. It was one […]
Fixed Ahead
Several times this week, I had to walk across a room without spilling from a too-full container. I learned the secret of keeping a steady hand: Never look at your hand or the object you want to keep steady. Look ahead of you and fix your gaze on your destination. Your body will automatically keep […]
Always Something New to Try
Today I met a new friend who loves music. She recommended her two favorite Spotify playlists (The Pulse of Americana and the new retro). I immediately went home to listen to the music she loves. Listening to this new music filled my heart with joy about how much there is to learn in the world. […]
Moving Right Along
Today, Ashley and I endured the shaming of an older woman driving in our neighborhood who tired to prove to us we were wrong to drive down the street without stopping at the intersection at the end of our street. She frowned and gestured wildly to let us know how wrong we were. Shame, shame, […]
Always Answers; Always There
Today I thought about Jacob’s description of God in Genesis 35 when he decided to build an altar. Jacob says that God is the one “who answered me in the day of my distress and who has been with me wherever I have gone.” It’s profound to consider: God answers. He is with you and has […]
The Right Voice
Four times now, I’ve had a message on Instagram or Facebook from a friend asking me to do something for him or her or to give money. It’s always a scam of some sort, and I realize immediately because the message doesn’t sound like my friend. I’ve recently decided to test the scammers who are […]
A Fun Radio Interview and Sneak Peek for My Next Book
I’m starting all the fun promotion for my new book called The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility that comes out in October. Here is my first radio interview with a great host from My Faith Radio. It’s on Afternoons with Bill Arnold, and it’s about a 45 minute […]
Somewhere to Go
I love how, in Psalm 60, David describes something about God like this: “You have set up a banner for those who fear you, that they may flee to it from the bow.” I love thinking of God as a high banner that we see in the distance and run to. I like thinking of […]
For More Fruit
Today I seriously diminished my plumcot tree. I trimmed the tall, tall branches on top (the once I’d never be able to reach when the fruit comes), and then I thinned out some of the many extra branches growing out in all directions. These were healthy, vibrant branches with bright green leaves. As I carried […]