The world is loud right now. The News, Facebook, Instagram, and Zoom. All are shouting about Covid, riots, fires, politics. Many voices, so many opinions, how do we hear God's voice amid all of the noise? With all the division in the world today, I thought we...
Character of God
Do You Feel Tired And Disconnected?
About a month ago, I tore my meniscus. My knee has been swollen, stiff and painful ever since. Our kids have quickly figured out that mom has resorted to texting and calling them instead of going to their rooms to let them know they are needed downstairs. Every step...
I Thought I Saw You
Lately, I have found my heart to be very heavy. There is so much fear, hatred, and division in the world. Some days I try to ignore it, other days it is too heavy to carry and my knees and my heart buckle under the pressure of its weight. Maybe you have...
The Quest For Joy
From what I am seeing on the news and social media, this quarantine is affecting everyone quite differently. I am able to work from home, so you would think my introverted self would be thrilled! That is true, I love to be at home, yet I also live with 4 other...
The Day I Stole Something From The White House
The quest for toilet paper is a national crisis. Every day, hunter gatherers nationwide are prowling grocery stores to capture the elusive and extinct rolls of security and comfort. Toilet paper has been super relevant recently and reminds me of a story that makes me laugh and also helps me reflect on something very important.
Hold On To Hope
While watching the news this week, did you experience the feeling that your insides were churning at the reality of all that was happening? We turn on the TV and as if they are saying, “Tomorrow will be a high of 93”, we hear, “A shooting has occurred in Gilroy,...
Journey to Restoration
While working in a jewelry store at the mall, seeing my surroundings and people clearly was very important. I constantly gave customers directions to other stores in the mall and acknowledged them by name and if I didn’t recognize a customer that I had previously...
How Quickly We Forget
"I'm starving, we are NEVER going to eat dinner!" Say's our eight-year-old in a very frustrated and forceful tone. It was 6:00 pm. "Buddy, have I ever NOT given you dinner?" I replied. I thought it was funny that something as consistent as dinner would be the...
Is God Good?
“You will seek Me and find Me when you search for me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord…” Jeremiah 29:13-14a Think of a time when you were around someone who intimidates you? Can you think of a time you were around someone that you were...