Right now, my days are full of the usual and the unexpected. And as I drive down tree-lined streets on the way the next task on my list—or the next thing I didn’t plan to be doing today—the brilliant reds, yellows and oranges of the fall foliage are bringing joy to my spirit.
It’s true. Leaves make me happy.
Like so many others, my heart has been touched as I’ve read accounts of Eugene Peterson’s last days, final words and spiritual influence. I appreciate his contributions to Christendom, of course—the 85-year-old retired pastor was the bestselling author of The Message Bible and A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, …
I’ve asked the question. I’ve heard other people ask it. Maybe you’ve even pondered it yourself. What is God trying to teach me through this? I understand the idea behind the words, but lately, this question has kinda been bothering me. It makes it seem like God is some kind of …
There have been a few occasions lately when I have been hesitant to verbalize my thoughts about God’s faithfulness with friends who are struggling. I wholeheartedly believe that remembering God’s sovereignty and trustworthiness can encourage us in even the darkest of situations. And yet I’ve hesitated because I don’t want …
One reality of living close to my aging parents is that my teenage daughters are having to process things that I never even thought about at their age. It’s one thing for me—a 47-year-old woman who has been struggling to navigate this life of faith for decades—to juggle all the …
A few weeks ago, what we thought was going to be an enjoyable evening of watching our daughter participate in her first full-length cross-country race turned into us helping her leave the race venue after a painful, season-ending injury. Thanks to a badly dislocated knee, Lilly’s schedule looks very different …