What's your most spectacular New Year's resolution fail? To get healthy, eat clean, lose ## pounds? To stop swearing, or drinking? To fall in love, or find a new job you love? I gave up on resolutions years ago. Why set myself up for failure...again and again, year after year? If I'm going to set … Continue reading Two Words
Tag: Jesus
Advent 4: Stand Firm (2019)
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. How are you doing in the whirl and swirl of holiday preparations? Our tree is up, lit, and half-decorated. I was at work when Guy and Q15 got that much done; C21 still has his box of decorations to add, if he gets around to it. The mantle is decorated, but … Continue reading Advent 4: Stand Firm (2019)
Advent 3: Preserve Peace (2019)
True confession: I worked on this post yesterday and got confused on my dates. I thought today would be December 14 and so the invitation should read: "Preserve Peace." My partner in creativity made two beautiful images, only recognizing my mistake after she had them ready. Thing is, I think Jesus does that sometimes. He … Continue reading Advent 3: Preserve Peace (2019)
I Went Home.
Many of the Christian women writers, teachers, and preachers I follow have posted this week about John MacArthur’s deplorable behavior at a recent men’s conference. He was asked what two words come to mind when he hears the name “Beth Moore.” He replied, “Go home.” Beth Moore has been a powerful Bible teacher for 40 … Continue reading I Went Home.
Getting to Know You
If you want to get to know me but you only invite me to large group gatherings and never have time for a chat over a cuppa joe, you might describe me as awkward, or unfriendly, or cold. I hope I'm not truly awkward, unfriendly, or cold. However, as an introvert, large group settings are … Continue reading Getting to Know You
Believe. Love.
Many years ago, in my first church job, I had the privilege of working in the front office. Which meant I was the 'face' of the office, handling all the various requests of both members and those who walked in off the street. Brenda, the mentally-absent and sweet homeless woman whom we often let sleep … Continue reading Believe. Love.
Live Lent (2018)
Mom Down! I've been sick for two weeks now. What began as a lousy cold--power through, Mom, as most moms do--and I thought I had and was mostly on the mend--became a painful ear infection and virus v2. Six days on antibiotics and I still have pain and no hearing on my left side. Bleh! Thankfully, … Continue reading Live Lent (2018)
Advent Week 2 – Anticipating the King
My family will attest: I enjoy having people over. I enjoy cooking and serving and spending time with friends in the comfort of my own home. My family will also attest: In the last hour before company arrives, more often than not I transform into a dragon. I could blame the family but, truth, it's … Continue reading Advent Week 2 – Anticipating the King
Thankful Thursday – Maundy Thursday 2017
I did not grow up with a tradition of observing Lent but, as an adult, I have grown in appreciation for spiritual discipline in general and this season of church life specifically. God does great things when we give Him great access to our lives through disciplines that help to tune our eyes and ears … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Maundy Thursday 2017
Known
Talking with friends last week I mentioned that I've taken just about every personality test out there, including the silly ones on Facebook. "Ooh, which Disney princess are you? [beat as Friend examines my face] Never mind, you're Belle. Definitely Belle." Spot on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu4Pzsolyhg I have seen Beauty and the Beast twice this month, three … Continue reading Known