Live With Flair

This morning I read a wonderful image in God is Enough from Hannah Whitall Smith. She says to imagine all the “homely services of our

Do you know what I love about the story of Mary visiting Elizabeth in Luke 1:39 and onward? It’s Elizabeth’s attitude and good character. To

I remember how, before I understood how I was seated with Christ in the heavenly realms, before I understood how “all seats provide equal viewing

A little girl–my sweet neighbor–stands in my front yard and asks me a question: “Do you know which animal sleeps the longest?” she asks. “A

My university–like many others around the nation–will institute “Wellness Days” next semester instead of sending everyone home for Spring Break (which is canceled). My syllabus

I often leave students with my favorite quotes from Mary Pipher’s book Writing to Change the World. I think about her words as I shape my

This morning, I pause over Psalm 36:8 regarding people who find refuge in God. David writes to God, “They feast on the abundance of your

I love pinecones and winter berries. We take a winter walk yesterday, and we casually pick up interesting branches and pinecones. When we return home,

With my oldest daughter home from college, I think about preparing all her favorite dinners. And with more time at home with COVID-19, I finally