Highlighters

Did you know that you are called to be a highlighter? You know those bright colored markers that highlight great things worth knowing and remembering? Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in...

Failing Forward

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 NIV I wonder why Jesus prayed that Simon’s faith would not fail. It...

Unmet Needs?

“I don’t know even one person in my new city to call.” The realization only deepened my loneliness. I had moved across the country as a single woman to join a ministry team of strangers. As I continued to unpack boxes, Psalm 23:1 rallied my thoughts. “Because the Lord...

Table of Dreams

When Daddy died, I thought, “What about our family gathering around Mamie’s table?” The picture had been so real; I couldn’t believe it wouldn’t happen. Pleasant memories with extended family had created expectations I was not to realize. Mamie’s dining table held a...

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