Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 Why am I really here? What is my true purpose in life? Is this all there is, or did I miss something? If I missed it, then what do I do now? Is … Continue reading Fan the Flame of God’s Gifts
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4. Stepping into the University coffee shop this morning for my grande sugar-free iced latte, I overheard two young women discussing, “how great God’s love is for us!” One of them spoke in animated tones about this topic from one of yesterday’s lectures. She was so … Continue reading Take Up the Fight: Standing in the Way of the Wolf
I had only heard about You before, but now my eyes have seen You. Job 42:5. Burnout changed my life. Well, what Christ did for me through burnout changed my life. It defined my life… created this life I now live. What I went through was devastating, and I pray you never have to experience it, … Continue reading Burned Out
I have loved you, My people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to Myself. Jeremiah 31:3 Numbers 27 The five daughters of Zelophehad had no land. Zelophehad was an Israelite who died in the desert, and he had no sons. Because Israel was patriarchal and the family line was passed … Continue reading An Impossible Miracle: Esther and the Five Daughters of Zelophehad
artist It has been quite a summer! These weeks usually fly by for our active family of five, but it feels like this summer break started six months ago. We had one trip planned for the summer--a long weekend in San Antonio to celebrate an anniversary, a birthday, and our son's marching band performance. We … Continue reading God IS Moving
You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow. Isaiah 62:2. I love the story of Mephibosheth, told throughout the second book of Samuel in the Old Testament. Mephibosheth was lame in both his feet. Many years ago, when I was learning to have a right relationship with … Continue reading What’s Your Name?
In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10. King David wanted to build a house for God. The Ark of God had been returned to Jerusalem, the king had finally settled in his palace, and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies. David … Continue reading Letting Go of Outcomes
Our God is in the heavens; He does all that He pleases. Psalm 115:3. I am typing away on a Saturday morning, relaxing at a random university table while waiting for my daughter to perform her Humorous Duet at a state Speech & Debate competition. I just happen to work at this university, so it’s … Continue reading Letting Go
A bruised reed He will not break... Isaiah 42:3. “A bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.” Isaiah 42:3 ESV We live among bruised reeds. We rub shoulders with them every day, but do not notice them until they inadvertently show … Continue reading A Bruised Reed…
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. Psalm 46:5. It’s been a beautiful Spring Break week. University work allowed me to be home with all three of my young adult children this week, and we made the most of it! We took part … Continue reading We Don’t Just Rise Again
Broken & Sown 