Journal entry from Dec 16, 2006. The one thing I want MORE than anything—is my own house…and to live there the rest of my life. I’ve changed homes like outfits—choosing a new one when the seasons of my life changed. Yet, during those seasons of change what I’ve wanted more than anything was stability. In two weeks, on May 3, 2012, we close on...

As I read her text, a knot formed in my stomach. How did I miss it? I mean I know he was sick, but I had no idea her father was on his deathbed. And here I was cheerfully inviting her to lunch.  I quickly texted back that I would be praying for her. Immediately I began berating myself for my self-absorption over the past few weeks. I hadn’t even followed up with...

If you are struggling with decisions, questions, or tough situations, this is all you need to know: God is love.  He has a plan. He is faithful. And He will never leave you. Do you have any unanswered questions in your life right now? Trust requires we leave the details up to  God and not worry about the unanswered questions; trust also requires that we know...

So many pings, so little time. This could be the mantra of our wired world. At every turn we have some form of media viing for our attention. Because at every turn there is electronic opportunity; to tweet, to post a pic on Facebook, to reply to an email, to check our reader or share our location. These can be positive activities. They can connect us with those we...

Even when anxiety and worry consume my mind and threaten my peace, God’s tender mercies fail not. There are so many times we may feel consumed; with demands for our time, expectations, jobs, media, even church. We may feel consumed by the weight and responsibility of caring for our children…or our parents. Lately, I’ve been feeling consumed by some...