Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Psalm 84:3 My parents are bird watchers. They can tell you of both the male and female versions of red-winged blackbirds, cardinals, blue jays, wrens, finches, … Continue reading More Than Many Sparrows
Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith [and confident trust in My power] has made you well.” Mark 10:52a AMP Sitting here in my front room on a Saturday night, at the century-old table currently serving as my desk, I'm thinking about faith, and have been for the last few weeks. I've wondered why I … Continue reading Fierce Faith
Today is Saturday, as I write this. This blog will go out early tomorrow morning as the first one of this new year, twenty twenty-six. I’m excited to see what surprises the Lord has in store! It was a full week at work with new incoming Nursing students scrambling to finish their clinical compliance requirements. … Continue reading Enter Through the Narrow Gate
*An unfinished version of this post was accidentally published and emailed to followers in the middle of the night. This is the finished version. I hope you enjoy.* So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 18:4 NLT As a mom who’s raised three … Continue reading Humble Like Children
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
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
Broken & Sown 