Tomorrow, people all over the world will celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus. It is one of the greatest miracles ever: when hope came to earth as a baby. The words of the familiar Christmas song, O Holy Night, have stood out to me recently as never before. Oh,...
With Christmas less than a week away, what would it look like for you to take time to pause amongst the busyness? We are constantly distracted during the holidays. Our minds work overtime to keep shopping lists, sale prices, coupons, Aunt Julie’s favorite kind of...
When I think back on moments in my life, I can see how God was with me in the midst of things, even when I didn't know it. Even when I didn't feel Him, He was there. Wherever you are right now, God is not only listening, He is also in the process of rescuing,...
My family is about to embark on a road trip. We have a tradition of having a goodie bag full of surprises in the car. With three children, the echo of “Are we there yet?” never ceases. We like to add a little fun to the car trip so we play a game approximately every...
Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth while trying to encourage someone? I sure have. It can be hard to know what to say when someone is hurting. I remember when my friend was distraught at a contest judge who unfairly disqualified our team’s entry because...
This lady loves Jesus, fun, and the thrill of a new approach! She is organized, thinks things through, and does not allow anything, including dust, to fall through the cracks.
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...
Who could have imagined that the entire world would share the experience we are having today? In many ways, I feel a lot closer to people around the world as this pandemic has touched each of our lives in some way. Due to the speed of modern communication, we...
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...