What I’ve Learned About the Seasons of Motherhood

I was driving west on Paseo del Norte, across the Rio Grande River when it happened. It was fall, and the Cottonwoods had just begun to turn. The crisp yellow foliage against the backdrop of the bright blue sky took my breath away, and interrupted the cries of my longing heart. Season of Longing For […]

One Word Changed Her Life

I’m amazed at the economy of words used in the Bible to describe the most miraculous events.  “Let there be light.” “Peace, be still.“ “Lazarus, come out!” “Mary.” Sometimes less is more. But on one particular Sunday, one woman heard one word, and it changed everything. Grief & Disbelief Mary Magdalene, and a few other […]

How to Find Peace in the Midst of Your Storm

We love that the Lord can calm storms with a word, and we stand in awe at his power over creation. But how can you rightly see God at work in the storms of your life, even if the waters are lapping over into your boat?

Holy Leisure is for Everyday People

Not only is he our Good Shepherd, our rest-provider, our pace-keeper., our peace-giver, our balance-measurer, and our beauty-maker, but our gracious Savior!

How to Prepare Your Hearts for God This Christmas

I rushed to the store to grab some last-minute things. I was in that danger zone where if I didn’t take extra turns in the store, get through the checkout line quickly, and hit all the lights green; I would be on time to pick up my daughter from practice.  I scanned to find the […]