Walking with God

From the very beginning, God designed us for relationship—with Him and with one another. “Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.’” Genesis 2:18 Throughout Scripture, we see that God does not...

How’s your calendar looking? When I look at mine, August and September are packed with appointments: the dentist, dermatologist, eye doctor, Body Thermo exam, bloodwork, my annual physical, and hair appointments—twice, absolutely. Every four weeks, this gray gets...

As I sit on a plane—delayed on the runway for takeoff due to weather—I’m reading John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. My eyes move from word to word, processing sentence by sentence, and I’m reminded of something I’ve always carried: I’m a slow reader....

Has it really been two months since my last journal entry? Time flies! It’s often said to make the most of your time while you have it—and let me tell you, I did. June and July have been full in the very best way: busy days, sweet celebrations, a few hard moments, and...

“And then he told them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.’” — Mark 16:15 I’m beginning to think those first four years when our youngest didn’t sleep through the night—Cole woke up repeatedly for the first four years of his life—were...

“Open my eyes so that I can see all the wonderful things in your teachings.” — Psalm 119:18 I often pray, “Lord, open my eyes so that I may see all the wondrous things You have for me.” In Psalm 119:18 David asks the Lord to open his eyes so he can contemplate the...

This year’s weather has been extreme: freezing temperatures have become more frequent and rain has been scarce. The combination has left our property lifeless and barren. There is more dirt and weeds than grass. When you walk across the yard, dry, brittle blades stab...

“How hard it is to find the perfect wife. She is worth far more than jewels.”  Proverbs 31:10 This morning’s verse moved me to pray—for my single friends, those who’ve been divorced or widowed, newlyweds, and those married for years. Relationships are hard. You were...

When your people find their person–this makes a parent’s heart happy. Recently we spent treasured time with our sons and their loved ones: Cole and Emma, married nearly two years, and Hunter and Sierra, who will marry this fall. Observing their interactions with one...

For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us...

Happy Good Friday, y’all!  What’s good about remembering Jesus’ death, given the brutality he endured—flogging, mocking, beating, and crucifixion? Reading Luke 23 today gave me some GOOD thoughts I want to share. We all face trials. Jesus faced them ALL. His...