Where are my fellow introverts? I know you’re out there, but you’re probably hunkered down with a blanket over your head. Why do I know? Because I am, too! Christmas party season just wears me out. It’s not even from the …
Advent Reading
This Sunday begins the celebration of Advent. While I don’t go to a church that specifically celebrates Advent, I do enjoy picking an Advent devotional each year to keep me focused on Christ at Christmas. This year …
Jesus, Love, and Tacos by Carrie Stephens
Y’all know non-fiction—especially Christian living non-fiction—is not really my go-to genre to read. Not that I don’t like it, I just need to know it’s worthwhile. And usually, for me, that means a Holy Spirit desire to pick …
Droughts
We are headed to Boston in October to visit our daughter, see the condo she bought (last spring!), and leaf peep. But the other day she sent us an article about the effect of the current drought on the fall colors. Turns …
What’s Waiting Up Ahead?
I found this old post I wrote near the end of 2010. A much younger me, and yet much needed wisdom for older me today. May you need this encouragement, too: “It would be so much easier if I knew now that I’d be …
Reminding Myself
As my adult children are getting themselves settled into houses and jobs and children, I’ve been praying—a lot! Those are big things. And each brings with it other ups and downs to weather. At some moments it is hard to stand …
God Doesn’t Give Busy Work
I’m sure you are familiar with the concept of “busy work.” It’s the work given in an educational setting that keeps the students occupied for a period of time but doesn’t contribute much to the overall educational goals. …
A Quick Read through the Bible
Have you ever done a quick read through the Bible? Genesis to Revelation in just a few months? That might sound daunting, but I can attest to the fact that it can also be an amazing adventure with the Lord. I first did …
Merry Christmas
May you and your family rediscover the wonder of Christmas this year--the God who fulfills His promises, who redeems and rescues, who humbled Himself to be clothed in flesh and die on our behalf. May you extend to …
Counting Down to Christmas
My post from Inspired by Life ... and Fiction this week: As we get closer to the day on which we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the frenzy of parties and gift-buying, school programs and charitable drives dies down, …