Lesson Learned Through an Unexpected Teacher
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest…” (Matthew 11:28 NIV). Her hair was matted, bits of trash littering the curb upon which she sat. As I approached, I paid particular attention to the crosswalk signal beyond her. Realizing…
Oh Mr. Lee, You’re the ‘Violin’ the Lord Loves
“But now, this is what the Lord says–He who created you… He who formed you…: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when…
A Meaningful Lesson in a ‘Not-So-Mo’ Moment
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger (Proverbs 15:1–NIV)” The other afternoon, I had what I’d call a “Not-So-Mo” moment. There I was, having a really good day, not feeling particularly snarky or irritable, nor easily miffed. It had…
Dwelling Place
“How lovely is your dwelling place… I long and yearn for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh cry out for the living God. Even a sparrow finds a home, and a swallow, a nest for herself where she places her young… How…
Rodeo Dream Realized on a Horse Named Smoky
“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4–NIV). Ever since our daughter Allie was a wee one, when her sudden presence in our home still seemed much like a dream come true, she’s loved horses. Unlike many children…
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens! Praise Him for His mighty deeds; praise Him according to His excellent greatness… Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord (Psalm 50:1-2; 6–ESV)! Yesterday I cracked the…
Uplifting
(To discover why this is being sent from thousands of feet above the ground, as well as to possibly win a gift, read to the end!) “The whole multitude… began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that…
By His Breath
By His breath the heavens gained their beauty… (Job 26:13a–Christian Standard Bible). “Someone has to die in order for you to live.” The words, a startling realization that hit me squarely, hung in the air. She nodded. Unlike me, she wasn’t new to this truth,…
Reach for the Stars
“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground” (Theodore Roosevelt). Having run a few errands, our son Ian returned home with several bags and a story. Now, it’s my personal opinion that parents have done something right when they’ve taught a…
I Bet She Calls Him ‘Sugar’
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4–ESV). Two particular people passed away recently. One I’d met only a…