Finding Grace in the Asparagus: Reflections on Sin and Self-Improvement

Photo by Foodie Factor on Pexels.com This morning, I exited our back door onto our deck to persuade our dear beagle, Walter, to come inside before we left for the grocery store. I glanced to my right, and, to my surprise, three asparagus stalks stood proudly next to our shed. I made a mental note … Continue reading Finding Grace in the Asparagus: Reflections on Sin and Self-Improvement

The Conspiracy of Distraction

Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Pexels.com There's a plethora of conspiracy theories circulating in the United States presently. I don't even have to list them, because chances are, if you've utilized any type of social media over the last few weeks, you know what I'm talking about. What I've primarily noticed is that these conspiracies … Continue reading The Conspiracy of Distraction

Finding God’s Will for Your Life: Fear and Insecurity

Last week, I was writing about figuring out how God designed you so that you could have a better idea of what His purposes are for you in the Church. But like GI Joe said, "Knowing is half the battle." And while I've never really watched GI Joe, my husband quotes this from time to … Continue reading Finding God’s Will for Your Life: Fear and Insecurity

Finding God’s Will for Your Life: His Design

There's a myriad of tools to discover your personality type, your dominant traits, your introversion or extroversion, and even what "Disney song embodies your life right now." These are a mixed bag when it comes to actual helpfulness, some are purely for entertainment's sake, and some actually help you evaluate yourself and how you live … Continue reading Finding God’s Will for Your Life: His Design

Finding God’s Will for Your Life: The Goodness of God

When it comes to unearthing the treasures of God's will in my life, they all have a similar thread--His goodness to me. When I say "goodness," I do not mean a string of good circumstances that worked out in my favor, or that I've lived a life free from pain, suffering, or shame. Because I … Continue reading Finding God’s Will for Your Life: The Goodness of God