"The valley of the shadow of death"--remember that phrase from Psalm 23? That's where I've been for the past month. In the valley of the shadow of death. On April 23rd, we found out we were pregnant! On May 23rd, we lost our tiny baby.Many, many, many of us have tasted death over the past few … Continue reading He’s Sufficient in the Valley
Today I was listening to a podcast and the speaker shared about quitting a very successful job after realizing he was overcommitted and unable to be available to the people he cared about most. He spoke about how relationships and priorities come and go as the years pass in accordance with God's perfect plan. He … Continue reading Infinitely Available
Reading thru 1 Corinthians 13 last week, I was struck by a truth in verse 5 -- love keeps no record of wrongs. Immediately, I was convicted of my impatience with my kids, particularly with bathroom-related accidents. Lots of mistakes I easily forget but those involving bodily fluids....I keep a mental record of those! In a few months, … Continue reading He Keeps No Record of Wrongs
"I am crying out to God for a new baby in my belly." Spoken dramatically by my 3-year-old, this comment had me giggling for days on end. But it also made me reflect. She has no clue as to what a baby in her belly would mean. She has no capacity whatsoever to care for … Continue reading A Merciful Giver
One of my favorite verses is John 16:33. "In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." Life is so full of ups and downs. Today, I have been surprised and overwhelmed by brokenness, sin, sickness and storms. In the middle of my surprise it is comforting to remember that God is … Continue reading Surprised by the Storm
It's not that God needs us in order to accomplish His plans. He doesn't. It's like me asking my 2-year-old daughter to "help me" put sprinkles on a birthday cake. I don't need her, but I want to share in the joy of creating something yummy. In the same ways, God wants to brush shoulders … Continue reading “When Can I Have Work Gloves?”
Her Highest Calling 