Have you ever done something terribly wrong because of pride? Did a faint whisper say: “Stop! Don’t do that?” Did the threat of shame make your cheeks burn? But. The skeletal grip of pride tightened like a boa constrictor every time you…
Woke up this early Spring morning, thinking about sacrifice. By definition, sacrifice costs. Cost means suffering, a little or a lot. Suffering often comes with pain. It leaves wounds and scars us. Because sacrifice is costly, painful, and wounding, we…
It is Thankful Tuesday, and the crisp autumn chill is a gentle reminder of season’s change. These last few weeks were dangerous and difficult times for my family. Even though the hurricane brought floods and destruction throughout the state, the…
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 NIV Think you’re nothing special? Think again. You are amazing. You are precious. Here are just…
Exodus 18:18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. Several months ago, I wrote a blog post about how Moses, (a work-a-holic…
Sunday mornings are warm, sepia-toned memories. Our getting-ready-for-Sunday-School ritual ran like clock work with 7 kids spinning in their own orbit yet never getting in anyone’s way. Taking curlers out of my hair, I’d sit and listen to the Sunday…
