I sat on the sofa today reading a children's bible story to the Lady.Joseph. Dreamer. Favored one. Slave. Favored. Prisoner. Mighty savior.He wore …
we are all a woman in need of a champion
Once upon a time, in a land closer than the blood in her heart or the breath in her lungs, there was a woman who thought she wanted to be loved. She …
why a parent can never meet every need of their child
"Of all the needs (there are none imaginary) a lonely child has, the one that must be satisfied, if there is going to be hope and a hope of wholeness, …
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when pastoring a church is a weighty challenge
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in …
what’s a pastors wife to do when she isn’t too keen on God’s will?
This thing called life is akin to a trip to the fairgrounds. Bright lights, thrilling beauty, throngs of people seeking purpose and prizes, it's …
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baptized in community
It's Friday morning I am clearing the kitchen counters, filling the sink with clean, soapy water, and scrubbing every surface.I …
when every day is a fresh awakening
I woke up at 5 am this morning and couldn't get back to sleep.My mind was full of projects, restless ideas, hopes unfulfilled, and dreams longing to …
eight years of healing
Eight years ago today, Boy 3 was born a little early into our world and we named him Jase, which means "healer". The night before his lungs first …
talking to my kids: the most important person in our house
As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.-Proverbs 27:19I pray that out of his glorious riches he may …
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when the story of Job makes a child happy
Boy 3 likes to flip his bible open randomly and read whatever he opens to. Yesterday, he played this "Bible Roladex" game and ended up in Job 38. …
what’s so good about friday
A couple thousand years ago, Jesus hung on a cross and died. It was all action up until then. Palm branches, shouts of Hosanna, washing of feet, deep …
a rewritten soul/ how to be confident
A new friend gathered up her things, put on her jacket, and we all headed out of the restaurant."You're just such a confident person," she commented. …
