these days when the air still warms our bare arms and the grass stands tall and green a little longer. these days when scores of leaves gather along the curb and dance down the road. these days when the sun has yet to compete with the winter wind. in these middle days, summer blooms stand … Continue reading These Middle Days: A Prayer of Renewal
Made to Come
I was made to come to You. The lyrics of an old favorite song rang out as my car bounced along the road. The truth of the words resonated with me as I drove home. Come what may, I was made to come to You. That morning, we had gathered for Bible study to look … Continue reading Made to Come
In Awe + At Rest
Photo by Elliott Brennan on Unsplash Slipping out the back door, I move off the rough patio bricks onto the cool grass. The night air is refreshing as I tilt my head up - there you are. The clouds have moved over the lake for the night, exposing a twinkling backdrop. The giddy little girl in me … Continue reading In Awe + At Rest
A Promised Inheritance
Photo by Emma Louise Comerford on Unsplash They've left the church basement and shed their flannel board garments. In my mind, they are now made of flesh and bone, with tales and testimonies that span the spectrum. From stubborn disbelief to obedient trust, they jump off the pages of Scripture and begin to take human … Continue reading A Promised Inheritance
The Holy Covering of Grace: An Article for (in)courage
The following post is an article I wrote for (in)courage. You can find the article on their blog or read it below. As a young believer, I found myself corralling grace into a corner -- by grace I have been saved. Conversion was the theological boundary of grace in my mind. By it, I was adopted into … Continue reading The Holy Covering of Grace: An Article for (in)courage
His Redeeming Yes
Photo by James Pritchett on Unsplash In an overcrowded town, with animals to witness Your arrival You gulped Your first breath of cold earth air Birthed into our brokenness, clothed in our human flesh, You said yes. The highest King, You set majesty aside Carpenter's son, You picked up the wood and nails, cool … Continue reading His Redeeming Yes
Timely Wisdom
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Today was the day! His lunch was packed, breakfast was ready. He would be downstairs soon. She heard him thunder down the stairs, his shoes squeaking on the hardwood floor as he flew into the kitchen. Happy first day of school, buddy! He did not share her enthusiasm. On the … Continue reading Timely Wisdom
Holding It Together
Photo by Sebastian Unrau on Unsplash Just around the corner from our house is a playground with a forest backdrop. Whether I am just driving past or walking along the edge of the wood, the trees are ready to greet me with their summer best. This time of year, though, also reveals the dead trees and branches that … Continue reading Holding It Together
Prayer: Burdens to Bear
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash The coach gestures to the ref. A timeout is granted, and the teams gather by the sidelines. For 30 seconds, each team has a chance to hydrate, catch their breath, and regroup. All court activity ceases for this brief but needed break. Though we may not be athletes on a sports … Continue reading Prayer: Burdens to Bear
You’ve Been With Jesus
Peter sat restless in the courtyard. His eyes shifted between the stone ground and the door they had taken his Lord through to be questioned. As the minutes stretched on, his impatience increased. He longed for this night to end. He stared at the door, expecting Jesus to come through at any moment. This was … Continue reading You’ve Been With Jesus
Sweet Dependence 