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What does it mean to flourish? How can we flourish in our daily lives? in our spiritual lives? in our messy lives? These are the questions that I endeavored to answer during 2021. I chose the word flourish to guide my time with God and…
Christmas is a joyous season, but for some it doesn’t feel that way. I understand. Some of the most painful events in my life happened in the month of December. The two miscarriages I experienced both happened in that month. My father died on December…
This holy season we are examining the characters of Christmas. Last week we looked at Elizabeth. (Click here to read her story.) This week we will look at Mary. Mary’s story is so familiar to us. Every Advent season we hear the story of the…
When you are waiting, time seems to stand still. We wonder what to do and what God is up to. But when I look in the Bible and see the many stories of waiting, I’m encouraged. We can look at their lives and find clues…
Thanksgiving is upon us. Maybe you can hardly wait for the roasted turkey and cranberry stuffing. Or perhaps you dread the holidays. Or maybe you’re struggling to find a reason to be thankful. Perhaps you even feel thanksgiving is a bit passe. I mean all…
This article first appeared on The Redbud Post an online magazine put together by a wonderful group of Christian writers. Start reading here and click to read 6 ways to live like you’re loved. I sat at my computer, trying desperately to come up with…
John Milton said, Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to experience everyday epiphanies. Gratitude changes me. Thankfulness helps me remember that everything I have is from God. He gives the gifts of faith, love, and even a sunny day in November. Gratitude definitely inspires reverence. Milton…
What serendipity! One of my best friends has written a lovely book on friendship. Afton and I met about ten years ago in a writers group where we all read each others’ work and offered praise and suggestions. As a newbie working on my very…
We hear about God’s love in church and it sounds wonderful and spiritual, but perhaps not terribly practical. We want results and don’t see how God’s love changes you. I’m an action oriented person. Give me a to-do list and I’ll tackle it until every…