Because of Grace we Press On
Day by day, and with each passing moment, strength I find to meet my trials here … If you don’t recognize those leading words to an old hymn, don’t worry. It was written in 1865 by Karolina Sandell-Berg – ancient history, but read the words again. The next line continues “Trusting in my Father’s wise … Read more
Address book transformed July 29th – the day we’ve been anticipating with excitement and dread. It’s here. It’s 5:00 am as I write this and Tyler’s trip to San Diego is one breakfast away. He is on his way with only the clothes on his back and an address book. Well, that’s what it looks … Read more
I must have had a full day yesterday because when I woke up this morning I couldn’t remember what day it was. I also woke up with the song for today playing in my mind. ‘The More I Seek You”. I could hear the clear voice of Kari Jobe singing, “I want to sit at … Read more
I wish I could show you what’s on my list today. In fact, I could show you but you wouldn’t believe it – because neither do I. God has been silent in my life for a while and I’d keep asking him if I was doing the right thing, on the right path, seeking the … Read more
Yesterday I woke up exhausted – but it didn’t last long. I perked right up on the trek into work on the most treacherous road conditions of the winter so far. Not that my mind wandered too far away from the strategic mission of the moment – get in the car and drive – but … Read more
My heart ached for my friend who tearfully said, “I’m so disappointed.” She didn’t even have to tell me why; I just knew her spirit was crushed at that moment because something had gone wrong. I visited my daughter who, at age 38, had a stroke and is enduring an intense, laborious recovery. I see … Read more
OK everybody up! Rise and shine! Good Morning world! It’s taken me a lifetime to figure it out why I feel like I don’t really ‘fit’ anywhere, but while listening to the 360 degree Leader CDs by John C. Maxwell, and hearing my pastor speak at intervals during a concert at our church, I had … Read more
I’ve been thinking a lot about something I heard when listening to the funeral service of Zig Ziglar. One of the speakers told the story of Zig asking him to think of the three people had an influence in his life, and how their influence helped change his life. I can think of a few, … Read more
When you were in elementary school, do you remember making paper chains so each day you could tear off one link as you dreamily and excitedly anticipated Christmas? In later years, I discovered Advent calendars with little windows that opened to reveal something written behind the shutter. Last week when visiting my former church, Temple Hill Baptist … Read more