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 […]
Category: Pray
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 […]
Grow Up in Every Way
The other day at the gym, a woman walked up to me and said, “Your arms are so big. How long have you been doing this?” I told her 13 years. She started counting on her fingers, tilting her head back and forth, then proudly […]
Moon Joy
Is it just me, or did we collectively experience ‘moon joy’ along with the crew of Artemis 2? Not the kind of joy that brings a smile or a laugh, but the kind that brings deep peace. Peace that passes understanding and wraps our present […]
Perplexed
There are moments in life when clarity disappears, insight is not forthcoming, and wisdom is nowhere to be found. As I write this, I’m feeling overwhelmed by things that I don’t understand. In times when the path ahead feels uncertain, and our hearts sit in […]
Consider Your Relative: Learning Faith from Elizabeth
When the angel told Mary, “Consider your relative Elizabeth,” it was more than reassurance. It was an invitation to reflect. There is much to glean from considering Elizabeth’s life. Hers is a life that embodies the kind of faith that produces deep inner calm, the […]
Deliver Us
A little boy raised his hand and waved at me from his comfy reclined position in the double stroller. He greeted me with a very loud “Hi!” and I returned his “Hi” and waved back. His little sister waved and I greeted her too. As […]
Keep us Safe
Temptation is something we all face, whether we admit it or not. For me, it often appears in ordinary moments, when I’m tired, frustrated, or stretched beyond my allotment of grace. I’ve had days where the wrong attitude came too quickly. Days when the patience […]
As We Forgive
I want to be forgiven for all that I’ve done. The words misspoken, the impulsive actions, the lack of compassion when I’m under stress. But if I’m honest, I’m not always ready to forgive others. Yesterday, I started writing this post and then set it […]
Give Us Enough For Now
On Sundays, I meal-prep our main meals for the week. Last week, it was chicken breast, mixed veggies, with rice for me, along with beef patties covered with cheese for my husband’s lunch. Each day, I gratefully reheat my meal. I say gratefully because there […]