“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV Have you ever noticed how easy it is to focus on what isn’t going right? One inconvenience turns into frustration. One unanswered prayer overshadows ten answered ones. One difficult season becomes all we can see. It’s […]
Looking Through the Storm Read Post »
As seasons change, our bodies change too. There is no shame in seeking help. There is no lack of faith in taking care of the body God entrusted to you. Covering a plant before a frost isn’t a rejection of God’s protection. It’s using the wisdom and resources He has already provided. Likewise, going to
He Has Given Us the Tools Read Post »
For much of my life, I thought happiness was the goal. After all, that’s what the world seems to chase. We are constantly told to do whatever makes us happy, find what makes us happy, and pursue happiness above all else. But the older I get, the more I realize that happiness and contentment are
Happiness Fades, Contentment Remains Read Post »
The coffee pot sputtered to life before the sun came up. The dogs stretched and yawned as they slowly woke from sleep. The house was still quiet. Outside, the grass was covered in dew that would disappear by midmorning. As I stood there listening to the familiar sounds of another ordinary morning, I couldn’t help
The Blessings We Hardly Notice Read Post »
I remember growing up in the country where our farmhouse stood alone at the end of a long driveway. At night, there were no neighboring lights shining in the distance, just darkness stretching across the fields. But one thing never changed: the porch light was always on. No matter how late it was, that warm
The Porch Light Is Still On Read Post »
June is often called Pride Month. Everywhere we look, we hear messages encouraging people to celebrate themselves, express themselves, and take pride in who they are. Yet when I open my Bible, I find a very different message. Scripture repeatedly warns us about pride. Not because God wants to diminish us, but because pride has
Less Pride, More Grace Read Post »
There is something special about sitting quietly with the Lord before the world becomes loud. The warmth of coffee in your hands. The sound of birds singing in the distance. The mountains standing still beneath the morning sky. And the Word of God resting open in front of you. Moments like these remind us that
Coffee With the Lord Read Post »
There’s something holy about an ordinary kitchen. Last night I stood in mine listening to the soft hum of the air conditioner while trying to decide what to make for dinner. I didn’t want something quick or frozen. I wanted something homemade. Something that took time. Something made with care. So I seasoned a whole
The Preparation Before the Feast Read Post »
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV Lately, life has felt heavy. The past several days I’ve struggled just to walk because of a herniated disc. Simple things that most
When You’ve Done All You Can Read Post »
“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.” Psalm 37:7 NLT There are seasons in life when heaven feels silent. You pray, you wait, you hope… and nothing seems to change. The breakthrough doesn’t come. The answer doesn’t arrive. The pain still lingers. In those moments, it’s easy
