Have you ever noticed how artistic God is? We see His handiwork in every sunrise and sunset, in fields of flowers, in the trees swaying softly in the breeze, majestic mountains, and the vast bodies of water. One of my favorite displays of His glory is the sunrise. The brilliant, painted sky brings words of… Read More I See the Sunrise in You
This morning, as I drove my youngest daughter to school, she made a comment that I hope I never forget. I had been asking her a few questions, like: “Did you sleep well?” “Is your toast yummy?” “Are you excited today is Fri-yay?” On our drive to school, after sitting quietly in the backseat she… Read More “Wow! So Many Goods!”
This spring, my daughters and I planted milkweed seeds and hoped we might see Monarch butterflies. We were rewarded a few weeks ago with four little gold and black striped monarch caterpillars munching on our plants outside. In their habitat inside our home, we protected them from predators, provided an unlimited food source, and watched… Read More Psalm 139
As I teach my daughters about the kind of lights the Lord would like us to be in this world, we talk about the following verses: “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” ~Romans 12:8-10 “Above… Read More I Want to be Like “Hur”
As a young woman, I was fascinated with the idea of love. Thanks to Disney movies and romantic comedies from the 90’s, along with historical fiction I read on a daily basis: I had my head in the clouds. Admittedly, as beautiful as those dating days turned out to be, I have come to find… Read More Loving Without an Expiration Date
After failed fertility treatments and losing two children to miscarriage, my aunt suggested I call someone I had never met. Within minutes of our phone call, I felt engulfed in love by a complete and total stranger, Dana Carrozza. Within moments I found myself confiding in her with experiences I had only shared in prayer… Read More Is Your Presence a Present?
Our family often vacationed in Mexico during my teen years. Scuba diving near the Meso-American Reef and Isla Mujeres provided a beautiful glimpse of aquatic life thanks to the crystal clear water, brilliant coral, and a variety of sea life. While all the dives were exhilarating, one dive will forever be etched in… Read More Treasure
A few summers ago, Jesse and I were invited to go zip lining with friends and family. This particular course is known for its suspended rope obstacle course, Tarzan swing, and five separate zip lines. The total length of the course is 2395 feet, with the longest zip at 305 feet. Thankfully, I didn’t have… Read More Lifeline
But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as with a shield. ~ Psalm 5:11-12 Do you have strong memories… Read More Joyful Singing
In Revelation 2:2-3, Christ commended the church in Ephesus for their hard work, perseverance in enduring hardships, and testing false prophets. Sounds great, right? However, after complimenting the church in Ephesus in the ways they were excelling, Christ spoke again: “Yet I hold this against you: you have forsaken the love you had at… Read More First Love
