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
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Brave Together
I've got a new idea. I wrote about this in my newsletter this week, but the idea continues to expand in my mind. What if we were brave together instead of trying to be brave alone? What if we said aloud what scares us? What if another person's story of bravery helps us be brave? … Continue reading Brave Together
Trusting God Behind the Veil
Trusting God Behind the Veil: Trusting God when you can't see
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: 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
Finding God’s Will for Your Life: Knowing God
As I began contemplating this past week about how to begin this series, what I kept coming back to was the character of God. Understanding who God is as a Person is the starting point when you want to know what His will is for your life. His character and personhood reveals what is important … Continue reading Finding God’s Will for Your Life: Knowing God