Over the past week or so I’ve had an unusual number of opportunities to spend time with friends. In amazing ways each conversation left me with specific words that lingered…
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What is Maundy Thursday anyway? “‘Maundy’ comes, possibly by way of one or more European languages, from the Latin ‘mandatum,’ meaning ‘command.” The reference is John 13:34: ‘A new command…
The fad today, especially among millennials, is minimalism, described in Forbes as a “decluttering lifestyle trend.” Thousands are getting rid of possessions or exchanging their current living space for tiny…
I’m not a fan of winter. Because I like warm weather and light breezes, I’m so thankful to live in the southwest where we escape the worst of it. But…
The older I get the more I believe that SIMPLE is a great rule. I’ve experienced its power in family life, hospitality, ministry, and teaching. Simple allows me to focus…
“The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.” Psalm 19:1-6, NLT The glory of God was evident as we traveled in the Tetons and Yellowstone…
“You are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love.” (Nehemiah 9:17) Changing seasons bring transition, and for most of us, change…
All of us work in some way or another. It is part of being human. God actually blessed us with work when He placed Adam and Eve in the garden….
Too often we Christians are isolated in our own little groups and insulated from other perspectives even within the church. Just as inbreeding in animals and humans leads to decreased…
My guest blogger today is Kristen Zion Pool, who has led me and other women from our church in discussion of the issue of racism this summer. I asked her to give…
