“Every word you give me is a miracle word—how could I help but obey? Break open your words, let the light shine out, let ordinary people see the meaning.” -Psalm 119:129-130 MSG As you may or may not have noticed, I haven’t posted any recent blog posts. To put it simply, I took a little […]
A few weeks ago during a trip to the zoo, something incredible happened. Incredible and frightening, I should say. It was truly one of the most adrenaline packed moments I have ever experienced. We were standing at the glass at the lion exhibit watching the lioness as she laid there looking from side to side […]
“[Jesus] got up from supper, and laid aside His garments, and taking a towel, He girded Himself.” -John 13:4 This particular season of motherhood has been difficult, which I know many of you can relate to. Exhaustion and being simply worn out has led me to feel less like Jesus and more like the towel […]
“…they were at their wits’ end. ‘Lord, help!’ they cried in their trouble and he saved them from their distress. He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves.” -Psalm 107:27b-31 NLT Wit’s end. Ever been there? I think I have traveled to that destination so many times that I should have accrued […]
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” -2 Corinthians 12:9 “Here, this will work. It’s good enough,” I say to my four-year-old as I toss her a broken yellow crayon for letter Y show and tell at preschool that day. I sweep […]
“If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 Do you ever feel like you are being held captive by the mundane of daily life? Maybe you are stuck […]
A year ago our women’s ministry hosted a ladies retreat with Susie Larson as our speaker. After one of Susie’s sessions, she asked us this question, “What are you hanging on to that Jesus is asking for?” Music played in the background and we were instructed to pray and ask Jesus what it is He […]
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” -Isaiah 66:13a This is one of my favorite verses as a mom. God has shown me repeatedly that in all those dark and sleepless nights that I have spent comforting my children and singing lullabies over them, he has been doing the same for […]
I love spring time on the farm. My hope is ignited when I see new life springing up all around. The other day during a walk around the farm we live on, I was captivated by this image. Two fields side by side; one still lifeless and waiting for the farmer’s care, the other springing up […]
“Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion! Raise the roof, Daughter Jerusalem! Your king is coming! A good king who makes all things right, a humble king riding on a donkey…” Zechariah 9:9-10 This verse is a prophecy that was fulfilled by Jesus the Sunday before His crucifixion and resurrection when he made His triumphal entry into […]
