This Hope: Our Endurance

When news of another friend’s loss reaches me, my heart lurches. It aches for the person who now lives without their loved one, who must abandon dreams and change life plans. Then I wonder to God, “How will they ever get through such grief? …How would I?” It makes me think of a story BethContinue reading “This Hope: Our Endurance”

Inhabit: God Dwells In Us

I’m so curious to know how you’ve reacted to the idea of Jesus tabernacling among us. I’ve tried to imagine what it must have been like for Him to leave His heavenly place and power to take on a tent–human flesh–and live among us. And I can’t. The only way I can reconcile Jesus choosingContinue reading “Inhabit: God Dwells In Us”

Fresh

Bright green and crisp. Loud crunch as each piece breaks into my mouth. Perfect balance of sweet and tart as the fresh apple’s juices flow. New year, fresh start. Begin again — carry with me all I’ve learned. Look ahead. Hope instead of dread. Rhythms and routines. Playlists and pauses. Leaving behind what held meContinue reading “Fresh”