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Maundy Thursday: Remembering Jesus’ Sacrificial Love
Remembering What You Don't Want to Forget Sacrificial love appears in the place we least expect it this Maundy Thursday. But first, I wish I had known it was our last conversation. Christmas that year transported us to Craig’s parents’ home. In between mounds of...
New Beginnings Come Only after the Longest Night
Are you experiencing a longest night? Ready for new beginnings? December 21st at 9:27 CST begins the unfolding of the winter solstice. In the northern hemisphere, the earth is tilted so that the north pole is furthest from the sun. Sorry, Santa! What this means...
Unlock the Power of Gratitude: Offer the Hand of Mercy
Unlock the Power of Gratitude: Offer the Hand of Mercy Did you know the hand of mercy releases the power of gratitude? God’s kindness equips us to spare others the isolation and judgment we deserve. Maybe you remember playing the hand game Mercy! It’s terrible,...
Graced People in the Hands of a Grace Growing God
Clay Pots and Broken Pieces The broken pieces lay in a pile—the remnants of a clay pot I neglected to put away last fall. No problem. Add them to the cracked pieces I discovered near the baseball now resting not far from them. Yep, mom of boys who play baseball...
How to Survive December’s Activity During May
The Hurry of Maycember is Upon Us Is anybody feeling over-scheduled, overwhelmed, and undone? How do we survive December's activity during May? Because this grace-seeking gal is showing signs of wear and it’s only the beginning of May! Maycember is upon us. I...
What Does God’s Grace Look Like for a Mom?
What does God's grace look like for a mom? Motherhood is complicated. God's grace for a mom is not. Motherhood is this mishmash of joy and disappointment, frustration and pride. It's the warm fuzzies of snuggles at night pock-marked by the guilt and regret of a...
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