Category: Bible & Faith

I’ve gotten too much into my head about writing lately. I’ve wanted to have a consistent time of writing for this space and it’s taken about a month, but I finally have a reliable schedule. I started a new part-time job recently, but last month they wanted me to work full-time to get the hang…

Where have you seen the LORD work in your story? Bringing help. Our kids. Prayers. Community. Family. You know how undeserved the grace is for you. You know your own thoughts and actions. You know what you bring to the table with God. Yet, God invites us to be a part of the grand story. However,…

I’ve always loved a cloudy, rainy day. I love the chance to snuggle under a blankie, read a book, and have a cuppa. However, terms are limited, qualifications must be met. I don’t like weeks of clouds and rain. I also don’t like this weather when I have to be at work. I also appreciate…

When we lived in Mundelein, IL, the kids were little, we had a huge storm come through our area. It knocked power out in our town for nearly five days. Unbeknownst to us, a tree fell right on a power line near our house. We sustained no real damage, but we had no power and…

Luna and I walk most every days now as we have the sun so much earlier. She has to sniff all the sniffs and I learn breathing and calming techniques as I wait for her little nose to be ready to move on to the next delight. Here’s some things I have picked up as…

My son is taking a Shakespeare class this semester and needed the textbook. When we went to my parents this weekend, we went hunting and found one of my dad’s copies. In the process, I realized that my dad had collected all of my favorite author’s books. I wish we had a discussion about this,…

You know what it is like to not be heard. Body position, eye movement away from you, looking at a watch or cellphone. It is a crummy feeling. My last primary visit, the doctor spent more time typing than looking at me. It’s a wild feeling, right? Look at me. Listen to me. So, I’m…

This past week I spent time reading the word out loud with friends, we read large chunks of Scripture, and before I forget, I want to remember a few things. First, I highly recommend the practice of reading the word in community. Not sure if I’ll say this well, but, there is something here in…