Founding Yourself

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”  2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV I actually learned something new this week. Well, I should clarify—I learned something new by watching one of my husband’s television shows. A rarity. I have to admit, his shows are not […]

When Hard Times Linger

Who is this coming up from the wilderness leaning on her beloved? – Song of Songs 8:5 NIV It’s been a weary week. The kind where you’re spread thin with too little sleep and too much fear and worry. I wrote these words two weeks ago and here they are again. Sometimes we live with […]

A Lie Almost Changed Everything

He has made everything beautiful in its time.”  Ecclesiastes 3:11 Did you see that picture? The horror! That, my friends, was the day after the latest Southern California storm. After a night of pounding rain and howling winds, that was the aftermath at my house. I know, huh—I’m sure you’re wondering if we’re calling in […]

Who’s Holding You Up?

“Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side.” – Exodus 17:12 ESV It’s been a weary week. The kind where you’re spread thin with too little sleep and too much fear and worry. Our daughter went to the emergency room twice this week. All is […]

The Name Game

Have you seen these games on the Internet that award you a nickname? They take your personality then spit out a random title. In the end, you’re either some crazy Viking warrior or an obscure heir to royalty. Funny how we never end up with a title like “17th Century Rodent Killer.” Now that’s one […]