devotional

  • Messy faith is still faith!

    One morning after I made my bed, I turned to see that one of my decorative pillows was upside down. This might not seem like a notable thing to most folks, but to a woman whose faith is sometimes messy,… Continue reading

  • A Mother’s Day Song

    A few years ago, the Lord graciously encouraged my soul as I thought about Mother’s Day. It had always been a tough Holiday for me, and even still, a slight twinge of sadness tries to sneak up on me. So,… Continue reading

  • Tantrums and Grace

    Have you ever thrown a fit when talking to the Lord? I mean, mine was more like a tantrum, but who’s comparing, right?! Anyway, the few brief moments and months leading up to my toddler outburst had been hard –… Continue reading

  • Counter-clockwise View

    At work (unless its raining) I love to walk a small circular path next to the lake outside my building. It is a pleasant and beautiful scene, accompanied by birds singing melodies,  frogs bellowing messages, and the geese gliding effortlessly… Continue reading

  • Well Able

    My pastor brought a word to us a couple weeks ago which has been a source of challenge and comfort. I have read my notes over and over again to, as David did, encourage myself in the Lord! I long… Continue reading

  • Choices

    I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live.                   … Continue reading