I have been away from the blogosphere for a few weeks because life has been a little wacky. We sold our house, packed up our house, went on vacation to a tropical paradise, came back home to the frozen tundra and then moved across town about 12 hours after our plane landed. Subsequently, we’ve been…… Continue reading Joy in Trials – A Secret Place Devotion
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The Secret Place Devotion – The Right Answer
My following devotion was the December 31st reading in The Secret Place devozine winter 2013-2014 issue. The Right Answer Society seems to script certain questions for each new life phase. We ask high school seniors about their college plans. We ask newlyweds when they plan to start a family. We ask stay-at-home moms what they…… Continue reading The Secret Place Devotion – The Right Answer
View from the Bleachers
“Why can’t you see what I can see!?!” There are days I’d like to try to knock some vision into my children. I’ve paid attention over the years. I think I have a pretty good sense of their giftedness and their capabilities. And I usually believe I know the best way for them to reach…… Continue reading View from the Bleachers
Songs That Make Me Switch Stations
I absolutely cannot listen to Mercy Me’s All of Creation. And it’s because of the keyboard. Such a silly reason to dislike a song, but seriously, I find it so annoying that I hit the button every time it comes on. It’s too bad cuz it might have great lyrics. I just never stick around…… Continue reading Songs That Make Me Switch Stations
Manifestations of Smallness
The reality is – Through the Holy Spirit dwelling in me I can experience peace even in uncertain and uncomfortable circumstances. The reality is – Because of God’s great love, I am continually on the receiving end of gifts of grace. The reality is – because Christ took on human form and gave himself up…… Continue reading Manifestations of Smallness