Perhaps it’s a little too early for a post that touches on anything Christmas. I know. I know. Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. I’m jumping the gun and getting my holidays and observances all out of whack. In our home there’s an unspoken rule that we don’t start decorating for Christmas until after PJ’s birthday at … Continue reading This Year’s Reverse Advent Calendar
…give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.I Thessalonians 5:18 (CSB) Here’s a little Thanksgiving challenge for you today. As I was having my quiet time this morning, I came to my prayer list and was inspired to turn those requests into prayers of thanksgiving instead. It was a beautiful and … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Challenge
Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out of there with a strong hand and an outstretched arm. That is why the Lord your God has commanded you to keep the Sabbath day.Deuteronomy 5:15 CSB What does remembering your slavery have to do with … Continue reading From Slavery to Sabbath Rest
“Healing is like a funnel.” I was setting something down on the counter this afternoon when that phrase popped into my head. I did not consciously string those words together. I don’t even know where the thought came from, except that maybe my subconscious had been chewing on it ever since I watched C-Bear draw … Continue reading Healing is Like a Funnel
Last winter I collected some twigs on a nature walk with the kids. After a couple of weeks in water inside our balmy house, those twigs were fooled into thinking spring had sprung, and the tight buds opened up. Week after week the new growth inched out, spreading a cheery, leafy greeting that surprised us. Who would have thought … Continue reading Hidden Potential
My Peace in the Puzzle 