The days are getting longer. The heat is wracking up the thermometer. My kids are officially done with school. In short, there's no more denying it. Summer is here. In fact, this will be my last post before I take my annual summer hiatus from this blog, seeking to spend more time with my family. … Continue reading A Gift, Not A Burden

We're a month past the Easter season, and yet my mind is still on the Resurrection. As it should be, of course. It is the reason for the hope any believer has, the rallying cry upon which our victory is assured. And yet, while I do bask in this glorious truth, the appearance of our … Continue reading Just Like Me

"I don't believe in God because of all the bad things in the world." How many times have you heard this sentence? Or its sister, "I stopped believing in God because of all the bad things in this world." It's a pretty common objection to God and Christianity in particular. And, on the surface, it … Continue reading But By Your Endurance…

I have a control problem. Ever since I was a little girl, I have had a very clear-cut image of the way my life is supposed to be. Granted, when I was younger, that vision looked like a high-rise apartment in New York City where I had a chauffeur drive me to and from my … Continue reading A + B + C = ???

I heard a rhetorical question the other day that really got my mind spinning. In a podcast hosted by a well-known, respected Bible teacher, the guest was discussing a story found in Luke 5. In it, Jesus was preaching to a crowd on the shores of Lake Gennesaret when "he saw two boats at the … Continue reading Let Down Your Nets

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." It's an old adage, one you're probably familiar with, and, on the surface, it does have its merits. It's used to encourage stamina, perseverance, and an overall positive attitude in the face of difficulties. You can do hard things, it seems to say, and it will make you … Continue reading What Doesn’t Kill You…

"It's hopeless." This is a common refrain around my house, usually arising from my thirteen year-old when he has to study for a test. A little bit melodramatic for sure, but that's my son (or, rather, this age) in a nutshell. There are times when he feels it is physically impossible for his brain to … Continue reading Don’t Walk Away

You know the feeling. You're going along, minding your own business, feeling like all is well. You know--like everything is just *clicking* in your life. You're where you're supposed to be, with who you want to be with, doing what you want to be doing, and--best of all--you can feel God all around you. And … Continue reading Doing Life Wrong

Okay, I have a confession to make: I can be a little bit of a snob. I know, I know, it's terrible, and it's not something I'm proud of, but it is the truth. It's also something the Holy Spirit has really been working on in my life lately. So much so that I saw … Continue reading Walmart and Lepers