Last Friday I went over to my friend Lori's house for a "writing day." Actually, we watched a few episodes of Stan Williams's Storycraft series and then attempted to apply the concepts to our current WIPs. (A WIP is …
Another Watchman Nee Quote to Ponder
Recent Reads
I've been blowing through books, which often happens when my life feels out of control. But two of the three kids are settled now and the college student is home for just this week before heading back. And I expect that means …
The Best Prayer quote
Happy Independence Day! Will You Pray?
This weekend, as we celebrate the founding of our great nation, I want to encourage you to pray for our country. Not just a hit-0r-miss, occasional prayer, but consistent, concentrated prayer. Not for political …
Breathing the Breath by Matt Redman
I have loved this song by Matt Redman for so very long. And it was the first thing that came to mind as I recently read in Exodus about the children of Israel making their contributions to the tabernacle. Because all those …
Scripture Memory
Many years ago, in what I consider to be my final turning to Christ without looking back, I understood that Scripture was the lynchpin in this decision. If I believed God, then I had to know what it was He said that I …
Another Lesson from the Tabernacle
Recently I was reading through Exodus again, noting God's specific instructions to Israel regarding the Tabernacle--the place where God would dwell with them. Throughout my readings of Exodus, I've gleaned many meaningful …
The Blessing of our Sunday Walks
Several years ago, when my husband was trying to lose weight (he eventually lost 50 lbs!), he began working out. When Sunday rolled around, he didn't want to take the day completely off, but he didn't want to go to the gym or …