As I outlined this series back in mid-summer, I got to a place in the process where I had a list of all twelve topics, but wrestled with their order. When I paused long enough to see the bigger picture that God was painting, an out-loud “duh!” escaped my lips. Gratitude – the week ofContinueContinue reading “Embracing Grace: Gratitude”
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Embrace Prayer: It’s Not All Asking
I’ll never forget the day I told my high school senior, as he headed out for a big day at school, that I’d be praying for him. He stopped in his tracks and looked at me, genuinely perplexed. Then asked, “Why would you need to pray about that?” Knock me over with a feather. WhatContinueContinue reading “Embrace Prayer: It’s Not All Asking”
Abide: Righting Our Hearts
Last weekend I bought a new decorative tray for my living room. The minute I walked in with it, I went straight to the ottoman and replaced the old tray with the new one. I do the same thing with other purchases. Sack in hand, I head to the closet and rip off the oldContinueContinue reading “Abide: Righting Our Hearts”
Journey of Joy: Week Eight — Stops Along the Way
In our 30 years of marriage, my husband, Larry, has preferred to be the driver on vacations because, in his own words, “I want to get there.” He was not implying that if I drove we’d get lost and never get there but that I’d drive slower. And he wanted to get there. Now thatContinueContinue reading “Journey of Joy: Week Eight — Stops Along the Way”