One of my favorite authors talks about a “long obedience in the same direction.”* When I hear that phrase, I think of Pastor Salim Elias.
“I want the ‘Praise God for the Journey’ song,” Ava requested. “I’m not sure what that is? What song is that, my sweet?” I ask.
“Mommy, I want to read this book! Right now mommy!” Ever in the present, my 3-year old handed me this book, A Kite for Moon.
I started off at this time last year with the goal of reading 50 books in 2021. It felt pretty ambitious, given my routine of
From my family to you, Merry Christmas! The word of the Lord for us today:“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great
I have been intentional about entering into joy these days. Gratitude lists and pauses for:experiencing the joy,entering the fullness of life,reveling in the answers to
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” This past week I had the gift of participating in a spiritual retreat. One of the leaders invited us
It’s Sabbath morning and I’m at the church early. I have a few things to finish for worship. While I’m making these preparations, I see
Ava squealed when I told her Christmas is coming. Truth be told, she asked how long it would be until her birthday, since several friends
