As I write today’s blog post, it’s a mere four days away from Christmas. I know for those of you reading this post today, it’s probably not the Christmas season. It might be sunny and warm where you are or rainy and humid. Today, imagine with me for a few
If you were to describe God in three words, what words would you choose? Would they be words based on your experiences with other Christians? Would they be words based on how the Lord has worked in your life? Would they be words that you’ve heard about God from
At this point in the story of God’s people, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness, and their trust in God was fading. In Exodus 32, we read about their fall into idol worship by crafting a golden calf. This led to God and Moses’ anger at what the people
Have you ever been so busy that you felt totally overwhelmed? It might be for your child’s birthday party, visitors arriving, a project at work, or whatever fills your mind with stress, placing you under huge time pressure. You think once this is over everything will calm down. But often
I often imagine the beauty of the tabernacle like that of a famous cathedral or centuries-old stained glass on the walls of an old church. Its beauty and ornateness captivates you, humbles you, leaves you in awe, and ultimately moves you to worship. You can feel the transcendence and immanence
Many of us can still remember the phrases we heard our parents say regularly. As we’ve grown up, we might have even found ourselves saying them too. My kids giggle when they hear me say, “We’re headed out like a herd of turtles.” I can still picture my mom’s face
This is a beautiful place to be in our Exodus story. We have seen the Lord intentionally care for His people, hearing their cries, and rescuing them from what looked like an impossible situation. We have seen the Lord work mighty miracles on behalf of His people for His glory
A few years ago, I went through a really tough season where I walked slowly through a deep and dark faith crisis. It had come upon due to some anxiety I was having in my life. I was really struggling with the fact that my life did not look like
I shook my head no as she voiced the suggestion, “That sounds lovely, but I don’t think that’s in my budget.” My writing mentor paused and smiled sweetly at me, but she did not budge in her bold suggestion. “I think you should attend this writing conference. I know it’s
Each month, my husband and I serve in a marriage ministry together. During our time serving, we lead worship, and we welcome first-time participants to the program, explaining both the logistics and the mission of the ministry. We encounter a variety of couples from all different circumstances. Some are brand