Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
Therefore I [Paul], a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Ephesians 4:1 NLT As God's dear children, we are to imitate Him in everything we do, living a life filled with love, and following the example of Christ (Eph … Continue reading Fighting for Unity, One to Another
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?
Broken & Sown 