Photo by Catherine Perez Vega on Unsplash Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:14-15 Have ever gotten out ... Read More about How to Go From Grumbling to Gratitude

In a flurry of summer energy coupled with the shame of cluttered closets and cabinets, I decided to fill boxes for the donation center. “Ridding out,” I called it. It felt so good to let go of things that had long lost their appeal and usefulness. I piled the boxes in the kitchen to move to my car ... Read More about 3 Lessons I Learned About Distractions

I am between mountain top moments. Maybe you have been there, too; or you are standing in the sand with me. There I was, enjoying a time of lingering amid spiritual growth-- God's voice speaking to me clear and sweet. The evidence of God's blessings was all around. Doors, dreams, and the desires of ... Read More about In the Between-ness: A walk in the wilderness

Mother’s Day is one of my favorite Sundays. I wake up proud to be a mother of three amazing young men, and I still have trouble believing that God allowed me to be a mom to them. Maybe the same things come to mind about being a mom to your kiddos. And maybe other times you wish time would pass ... Read More about Dear Mom: This is the best season of your life

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.2 Peter 3:18 Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash  Gardening is hard, dirty work. You either love it or hate it. I love it, and this is the perfect time of ... Read More about Finding Redemption In The Garden

  My son and I waited in line over an hour. The line wound in and out and around through the basement of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. It was a beautiful summer day, but we were glad to be inside where the air conditioning was blowing full blast. While we waited, I read the brochure about ... Read More about Anxiety, Fear and Worry, Oh My!