He Will Guide You on Unfamiliar Paths
My friends shares this encouragement from Isaiah 42:16, and I think about the words all evening. Consider God’s beautiful promise here: I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the […]
“He who kneels the most stands the best.” D.L. Moody
This week, I’m speaking twice on my passion for prayer. I love this quote on a coffee mug sent to me by Moody Publishers: “He who kneels the most stands the best.”–D.L. Moody.
Along for the Ride
Today I remember the image I learned of seeing your anxiety or negative emotions as “along for the ride” but not in the driver’s seat. Think of all your stress or fear as sitting in the back seat of your car. Sure, fear can throw a tantrum, make all kinds of noise, and try to […]
Expand What You Can Actually Do
I never thought I’d be a fruit and vegetable gardener. Now, whenever I taste something I love in the vegetable category, I think, “Can I grow this? Let me try.” I’m even considering ordering an easy to build greenhouse for the side of my garden. This way, my lemon plant and the mango seed I’m […]
Take the Best Slice (From Yesterday)
On a dessert platter, my husband reaches for a small, cracked, practically fruitless piece of tart. Our host exclaims, “Not that one! You take the best slice, the one with all the best toppings.” I want to be the kind of person who makes sure others get the best slice. Something about that moment stayed […]
Friday Seed Update: Plumcots, Tomato, and Ground Cherry
Some Good Verbs From God
I’m reading the Psalms in a different translation (the ESV) in a new Bible. I find I see many gems I might have missed before. This morning, I take great delight in highlighting the verbs of God in Psalm 91:14-16. I love that Moses wrote Psalm 91. What ancient writing with great wisdom! We learn […]
Making Time
I remember this morning to slow down and think about what I most need if I’m feeling overwhelmed about anything. I discover that normally I feel overwhelmed when I feel like I don’t have enough time. Time is a magnificent resource to manage. When I talk to older people, and especially wealthier people, they tell […]
All the Comforts
My oldest daughter will come for a visit from college for a few days. I immediately think of every possible way to bless her. I shop for all her favorite foods; I make her bedroom cozy; I set up everything for her relaxation. My mom did the same thing for me when I would come […]
Remember Gratitude
I’ve been loving my gratitude journal as a spiritual wellness practice rooted in research. It’s so good to be thankful! I used to find just five things I wanted to thank God for each morning, but sometimes I fill a whole journal page of more than 20 things! What if you tried to fill a […]