Belonging. The simplest of clubs have a set of qualifications or bylaws in which you follow to belong. If you don’t have the qualifications then you don’t belong. Most of our lives we either belong, or feel out-of-place–“misfits”. We don’t fit the mold or expectations. In some cases, we are okay with the lack of…
God’s Love Wins
1 Corinthians 13:7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. Christmas is a time of remembering. We reflect back on the years as we engage in traditions and in the making of new traditions. I am watching my oldest navigate and enjoy her first Christmas in marriage, and…
In My Daughter’s Eyes
Mother: Looking into the manger of baby Jesus, It makes me wonder about Mary as a mother. When Jesus searched His earthly mother’s eyes for the first time, did Mary weep? Did she, like all mothers in that bonding moment, cry tears of joy? Mothers, go back in your mind to that moment in the…
Bankrupt without love
2 If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing. 3-7 If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned…
The Way of Love
I Corinthians 13 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. Chapter 13 of I Corinthians describes a holy love called agape. The essence of agape love is goodwill, benevolence, and willful delight in the object of love. Unlike our English word…
Dar Luz–The Light Has Come
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And, God saw that the light was…
Memphis Style Ribs by Parish
The first time Parish made these ribs, I was laying in the bed watching the “Love Comes Softly” movie series with my windows open. Between the laughter of little children playing outside, the perfect breeze, and the smell of his ribs on the grill, I bathed myself in joy, gratitude, and a few tears. It’s a…
The Freshman 15: Time Management Lesson 2
“College is the land of opportunity” (Henderson, 2013, pg. 17). You probably have already signed up for clubs, developed a routine, and continuously discovering that there is “oh so much to do”. Be effective by being selective Let’s face it most of your days will be busy with constant deadlines. However, by being selective about…
Autumn Sage Apple Squash Soup
PBS Parents had a great soup recipe that my wonderful friend Monica shared with me. Recipe: Autumn Sage Apple Squash Soup Prep Time: 10 min(s) Cook Time: 20 min(s) Total Time: 30 min(s) Servings: 4 Autumn Sage Apple Squash Soup – The perfect soup to welcome fall and celebrate seasonal ingredients. Made with acorn squash,…
The Bundt Cake Marriage
God provides a way out ahead of time. The invitation you receive to speak, show up, take a class, or the article you pick up in the newspaper are all connections to God’s perfect plan for you. My husband and I have recently been asked to support couples in their next step of marriage, and…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 