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
The Land of Familiarity: An Article for Deeply Rooted
The following post is an article I wrote for Deeply Rooted Magazine. You can find the article on their blog or read it below. Another summer day was beginning as I followed the country roads to my friend’s home. Weeping willows marked the entrance. Clouds of dust rose in the air as my car rocked … Continue reading The Land of Familiarity: An Article for Deeply Rooted
Ready for Easter: Reflections on Lent
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash He is risen! The pastor called out from the front of the room. He is risen indeed! We all responded with loud voices. Easter morning had arrived. The room was filled with vibrant colors; folks clapped and danced; small hands waved their Easter ribbons as we all sang together. I joined in the … Continue reading Ready for Easter: Reflections on Lent
The Peace of Forgiveness
Photo by Sam Wheeler on Unsplash My steps slowed as I came up the gravel slope. The thunder of the waterfall greeted me as I approached the lookout railing. The flood of water plunging into the river below mesmerized me as I leaned over to catch my breath. The warm spring air collided with the … Continue reading The Peace of Forgiveness
Longing for Home
The music swells, and the orchestra reduces to just the strings. A bittersweet harmony rises. One of my favorite films closes with both unresolved tension and vibrant hope for new life. My heart is doing somersaults as the violin and cello blend, swirls of color pass along the screen, and the narration of the main character … Continue reading Longing for Home
Writing to Remember
Papers dotted with yellow highlighter marks rustled on the coffee table. I leaned over my open notebook and read the same sentence five times, hoping the ball of productivity would start rolling. My eyes wandered to pairs of people in conversation. Words, words, words. Everyone else seemed to know what to say. "You haven't written … Continue reading Writing to Remember
Near to Jesus
Note: The content below closely follows the tone and narrative of my book, Sweet Dependence. Whether you have read the book or not, I pray you are encouraged by the post and reminded once again of the joy found in relying on Christ. Grace + peace. Christina “I can do it myself.” We've all heard a child … Continue reading Near to Jesus
Sweet Dependence 