Sitting in my reading chair early on this cold December morning, sipping coffee and keeping cozy under my fuzzy electric throw, my mind wanders through all the plans and to-do lists of this beautiful Christmas season. We’re nearly done with our gift shopping, and the next grocery run will include supplies for family brunches with … Continue reading Stress of the Season →

As we are nearing the gate of a new year, my thoughts lean toward seasons of waiting, seasons of new beginnings, and open doors with much opposition. Waiting can be difficult, especially when the years have been long, sometimes confusing, and preparation has been arduous. But God does not waste our time, even when His … Continue reading Walk Well Through the Open Door →

I can't believe how quickly this semester has flown by. Do you feel that way? August and September seemed to drag on forever, and then all of a sudden, it's mid-November and there's only one week of school left before finals and Christmas break. It's surreal. Leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, my mind is … Continue reading The “Givens” of a Thankful Heart →

For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8 This is my birthday month, and it's one of my favorite months of the year. The sunshine and shadows shift into fall mode, nights and early mornings become crisp with cool air, and I get to celebrate the … Continue reading It’s All About Perspective →

You delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more. Matthew 25:20b In Matthew 25's Parable of the Talents, a man [Jesus] went on a journey and entrusted his property to his three servants. "To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went … Continue reading Obedience is My Reward →