I chuckled when I saw the lone “late bloomer” on our azalea bushes. All the others had their season in the sun blooming bright pinks and purples, but now most were brown crusty blobs ready to drop to the ground. I’m a late bloomer, too, when it comes to learning the language of lament and grieving well with others. […]
Jonah’s Prayer – Trading Idols for Mercy
Those who regard worthless idols Forsake their own Mercy. (Jonah 2:8) How can we take Jonah’s prayer and replace our idols of comfort and ease for His mercy? […]
What I Learned this Winter
Reflecting on a winter like no other brought into view some joys that needed added back in to my schedule – like frequent walks – and the realization that even a pandemic Christmas seemed too busy. Read on for five things I learned this winter. […]
Suffering and the Self-Exalting Sinner
At times, I’ve allowed my pain to become my idol. My will was a life with no more detours and no more pain. God’s will was to take me to a place of utter emptiness, a channel to dredge out dreams of ease and replace them with a deep-rooted faith in a good Father. […]
