This week I’ve been taking an inventory of our family’s devotionals and thinking about what to do this year for individual quiet times. Once school begins, I will have 5 children in 4 different schools and 4 daily schedules. You can see why streamlining a quiet time routine for them…
As much as I hate to say it, summer is speeding by. For me personally, with the children out of school on summer break, my days require more flexibility. This includes my quiet time with the Lord. I still do my best to start each day with a few verses…
Summer, summer, how it passes so quickly! I’m doing my very best to search and savor beauty this month and like any of you, some times have been easier than others. But learning to see beauty for what it truly is has been the biggest lesson for me this…
Our family was blessed to spend last week away from home, enjoying each other and nature. But even before we headed back home, I felt the worries of life begin to creep into my mind and heart, trying to steal joy-filled moments right out from under me. I did not want my…
Welcome to the Everything Beautiful Bible reading summary week 2! I feel like this reading challenge has consistently reminded me to place my hope in everlasting beauty, namely the Word of God. I truly enjoy the beauty God has created and the eyes to see beauty in the every day,…
Who knew that the news of our nation would bring so much sorrow and grief this week? To say that we are challenged to see beauty is a severe understatement. But isn’t that what a Bible reading challenge does for us? We are challenged to read, soak up and apply God’s…
And another month has passed! Wow- I can hardly believe it. The Pure Joy Bible reading challenge has been the most challenging plan for me personally. Even yesterday, on the last day of the monthly challenge, I discovered that my credit card number had been stolen and used three times….
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Ecclesiastes 3:11 The 21st book of the Old Testament, Ecclesiastes, has always intrigued me. Solomon, known as the wisest who ever lived, wrote this sermon in his older years. His reflections on life and its meaning provide both practical and inspiring tips…
So many things in this life get broken down, torn down, destroyed, and demolished. And while we can simplify and go without certain material goods, the bottom line is that every person in this world has basic needs. Food, water, shelter, clothing. And those are just the physical needs. Then…
It was a day you’ll never forget. Whether a beautiful white ballroom gown and midnight black tux, or a sweet simple dress and traditional business suit, you’ll always remember your wedding day. The cosmetic details of the day may have blurred a bit in your memories and your thoughts on…
This morning I meditated on today’s Pure Joy Bible reading passage just a little longer than usual. Since we began this topical Bible reading plan at the beginning of the month, I’ve felt challenged due to circumstances beyond my control. For two days my kitchen was out of commission due…
I am always in awe of how God connects his children. He crossed my path with Amber’s when she held a meeting to host the local If:Gathering. Because she was already doing a great work, I joined forces with her last fall to host our local gathering in February. Amber loves the…
