Have you ever read the same passage in different translations and suddenly something new jumps out that makes sense? Let me show you what I mean: And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at […]
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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 […]
Becoming a Modern-Day Anna
I’ve spent a lot of time over the past few weeks reading and re-reading about Anna the prophetess. I think what attracts me most is her age. Especially since I am one of the oldest women at the gym I go to, I love having […]
Make Your Life a Prayer
I used to think that to make your life a prayer required grand gestures. You know, like hours of crying out to Him each day with a list of petitions, or shutting yourself away from the world in a quiet retreat. I’m not condemning those […]
Praying, walking, and listening
Can I be honest? As a caregiver, my life changed when hers did. This is a new season, and I am learning as I go. As we navigate this journey, my priorities are changing. We have hard conversations and work through embarrassing moments. As I […]
Shut The Door
Clearing out my husband’s artwork and my father-in-law’s tools was the easy part of renovating this shed. Seven months after starting the work, I finally finished the insulation, and tomorrow, I will purchase drywall. I didn’t get as much done during the winter as I […]
When It’s Not My Story to Tell
In high school, I loved hearing the juicy details of someone else’s life. As I’ve gotten older, and the stories get more complicated, I no longer relish having the inside scoop. As a helper, there are times when I long to carry the message to […]
Unexpected Favor
Elizabeth. I underline her name nine times in 7 different verses. In this second week of Advent, my attention turns to Elizabeth. Her story is tucked neatly inside the experiences of her husband, Zechariah, and her relative, Mary. Elizabeth’s testimony speaks of unexpected favor and […]