Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send […]
Category: Pray
What Is This Season Depositing
What Is This Season Depositing? The season that feels like it’s taking the most from you may be depositing something you’ll carry for the rest of your life. I saw this quote on Instagram, and it is always fascinating where such wisdom might lead. My […]
Two Women
Two women will be grinding flour together at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. Luke 17:35 NLT Read that again slowly. Notice two women are doing the exact same work with their hands. Same location, same task, same hour. And yet […]
Designed to Move
My oldest personal training client is 84 years old. Her goal is to gain strength and age healthily. I truly admire her spirit and deeply respect her goals. One of the first things I had to do was assess how she moves. I gave her […]
The Father Waits and Watches
A lost sheep, 1 out of 100. The lost coin, 1 out of 10. A lost son, 1 of 2. As Christ teaches us about recovering something that was lost, He increases the value. One percent, to ten percent, to fifty percent. The shepherd searches, […]
Five Postures of a Kingdom Heart
I came out of the gym to a glorious sunset, but I nearly walked past that moment of beauty God had placed right in front of me without capturing it. You know, it’s easy to move past those moments when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or when […]
What Is Your Why?
What is your why? This question gets asked a lot when goal-setting. Your why is supposed to give you the passion and determination needed to get started and keep going. My grandmother lived to be a few months shy of 100 years old, so my […]
And Consider This
In my devotional time this week, I’ve been focused on the word “Consider.” It wasn’t a quick glimpse. I kept coming back to the word over and over. It’s the kind of word that deserves unhurried attention. And the reward for me was discovering three […]
Offending the Pharisee
Having ‘clean hands’ without compassion misses the point of the gospel. After being invited into the home of a Pharisee to dine, Jesus made a choice. He knew that He was offending the Pharisee by not doing the ritual washing before a meal, and He […]
That All May Go Well
How does it feel when you start something new? I’m feeling nervous, excited, and eager to get started on a new adventure. In the gym’s fitness office, there are three files in my tray. Three women at the start of their fitness journey. As I […]