Twenty years ago today, this very day, Jesus saved me from my sin, from a dreary life without Him. He wrapped His life and death up in the good news …
god is not a lesson to be learned
There are a million ways to do this Jesus thing wrong.Prodigals, perfectionists, hypocrites, know-it-alls, sloppy grace guzzlers, stumbling cynics; we …
even caged birds can count their blessings
“I see at intervals the glance of a curious sort of bird through the close set bars of a cage: a vivid, restless, resolute captive is there; were it …
nothing makes me as brave as knowing God’s will
We sit at our usual table, with our books and our discussion questions and our coffee in our hands. Cookies wait on a happy plate of sweet friendship …
no more rearview mirror faith in the benevolence of God
"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.See, darkness covers the earthand …
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how to know god in your marriage
"Of all the knowledge that we can ever obtain, the knowledge of God, and the knowledge of ourselves, are the most important.” - Jonathan EdwardsMr. …
learning to be a leader
On Tuesday nights I host a women's community group at a cozy little restaurant with a fireplace and good coffee.Can I speak plainly and be honest? I …
cinnamon rolls and the ends of the earth
I open the hot oven and slide a pan of cinnamon rolls in as waves of heat flow out on my face.Today, we are a tired, dragging crew. Last night was our …
when we wake we will move mountains
I bought this sign at the HEB grocery store down the road. I have seen the words on Pinterest and Etsy. Apparently, people put this in their …
when it rains on a sunny day: we shine
"But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light." -Ephesians 5:13In Texas the summers can drag …
nineteen years spent loving Jesus
It's been nineteen years today. Nineteen years since I was a college freshman who raised her hands and asked God to give her a new life.Nineteen years …
God’s rabbit hole
This Wednesday we will gather with friends and celebrate the birthday of a beloved baby who is waiting for us to meet him in heaven someday.I keep …
