Our church is currently in a series entitled “Movement to Multiply our Heart.” As part of that sermon series, we are corporately undergoing a 2-week period of wrestling with God, complete with a period of fasting and seeking God in earnest. Matt and I have been in that place of wrestling with God for the… Continue reading Wrestling with God
Can u rd ths txt?
It’s my birthday. But I’m not going to tell you how old I am. The people at Chili’s told everyone I’m celebrating 21. And they’re right. This is the 21st celebration of my 21st birthday. I promise you, I remember it just like it was yesterday, which I’m truly convinced it was. In an effort… Continue reading Can u rd ths txt?
Powderpuff Girls
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was in Girl Scouts. She loved being in Girl Scouts, because she got to hang out with her friends. They got to do all kinds of fun activities together, which made them all very happy. The little girl had an older brother who was in… Continue reading Powderpuff Girls
Booby-trapped!
********DISCLAIMER********* This is girlfriend humor at its finest. Boys are welcome to read at your own risk. But don’t say I didnt’ warn you. Part of the joy of growing older is the way “routine” medical checkups begin to change. Suddenly, doctors are very interested in the most private parts of your body, needing to… Continue reading Booby-trapped!
Hungering and Thirsting
“Whenever you fast, don’t be sad-faced like the hypocrites. For they make their faces unattractive so their fasting is obvious to people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward! But when you fast, put oil on your head, and wash your face, so that you don’t show your fasting to people but to your Father… Continue reading Hungering and Thirsting
The Silence of God
Are You there, God? It’s me…no, not Margaret. It’s not *that* kind of post. And anyway, that book’s already been written. I ask that because…well…sometimes it seems as though You’re not. When Matt had cancer, I almost felt Your arms carrying me through the difficult days. There were times I could tangibly sense Your presence… Continue reading The Silence of God
Doing a New Thing
But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When… Continue reading Doing a New Thing
It’s a Wonderful(ly Overwhelming) Life
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when our calendars explode with parties, get-togethers, and activities. The time of year when our days are filled with errands and shopping. The time of year when our to-do lists become overcrowded with baking and cleaning and decorating and wrapping Christmas presents and addressing Christmas… Continue reading It’s a Wonderful(ly Overwhelming) Life
Undeserving
God meets me in the strangest places these days. I’ve already shared how God met me in Target and while visiting The Big Guy. This morning, He met me in my kitchen, over a plate of Eggo mini-pancakes, Zippy Zoo vitamins, and a plastic Ikea cup of orange juice. He met me in the tear-filled… Continue reading Undeserving
Threads of Gratitude: Flannel PJ’s Edition
Texas weather is a funny thing, particularly in the months from October – May. Wet, dry, hot, cold…it’s never quite the same from day to day or even from minute to minute. The constantly changing atmosphere certainly keeps our forecasters on their collective toes. But in the midst of this meteorological unpredictability, there is one… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Flannel PJ’s Edition