Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why…
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Practicing Patience
From my earliest memories I have had the inclination towards impatience. Family devotions were too long when I wanted to just be done. Dad’s prayers…
View More Practicing PatienceHope Wins
Jesus breathed His last breath, and the enemy stole the disciples’ hope. The enemy does that still. He sneaks up from behind and rips the…
View More Hope WinsFight or Flight
When faced with danger or terror, our hearts pound. Sweat beads on our foreheads. Our breaths come faster and grow shallow. We react to implied…
View More Fight or FlightHoney Words
Today I am upset. My heart rate is up, and I’ve written about five angry social media posts in my head. I’m mad for reasons…
View More Honey WordsThe End of Winter
This midwestern girl is no stranger to snow. But my heart does not beat faster at the first sign of snowflakes. I don’t ski. I…
View More The End of WinterSuper Bowl of Love
I’m not sure who on a committee, somewhere, decided it was a good idea. How the schedule fell so that the Super Bowl for the…
View More Super Bowl of LoveLove is in the Details
Stuffies and giftware, cards and chocolates seem to be everywhere during the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day. I remember as a young adult, pondering…
View More Love is in the DetailsSlow Learner, Patient God
My youngest daughter has a much higher tolerance for clutter than I do. As a mother I want to teach her good habits, and when…
View More Slow Learner, Patient GodJoy in the Waiting
“Mommy, mommy, mommy! MOMMY MOMMY!!!” As my child calls for me with increasing urgency and volume, I try to quickly finish rinsing the heavy pan…
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