Continuing my reading of my new Bible study, Discovering Jesus, I am trying to see how the Word and His Spirit will guide me through chapter 2 of John. This chapter includes the first miracle, which was performed at a wedding. Jesus turned the water into wine. Jesus also cleared the temple and reminded us…
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Finding Hope in Life’s Questions
I truly appreciate a thoughtful, caring question. My friend Kris embodies this beautifully; she has a talent for asking meaningful and introspective questions that allow me to delve deeper into my feelings and thoughts. For instance, when I return from a trip, she doesn’t just ask about my travels in passing. Instead, she genuinely inquires,…
Because He Lives: Finding Joy and Purpose in Life
“Because He Lives” – A Resurrection Sunday Reflection Resurrection Sunday is the day we pause to celebrate the victory of life over death, hope over despair, and love over sin. This morning, my heart swelled as we prepared to sing the cherished hymn “Because He Lives.” The familiar melody and timeless words have been a…
Birds sing dawn will come
Words familiar still Live deep within not followed Birds sing dawn will come (Haiku, by Anna Hebb, 3/2/2025) I was in elementary school when my English teacher taught me how to write a haiku. At a young age, I loved the ability to express my emotions in a 5-7-5 rhythm. I still see the construction…
Reclaiming our lives
The Good Life Project has a podcast to introduce their series on reclaiming our lives from busy and stress. The subsequent podcasts after the manifesto are a worthy listen. “When exactly did it happen? That moment… When did we stop CHOOSING our lives, and begin SURRENDERING to them. Half-living each day as a reaction to…
Growth = Change
I’m not sure why some days seem to add up in moments of the surprising in the ordinary of the day. It’s the smallest of things that stops you in your tracks — a word spoken by a stranger, a phrase that captures your search, a surprise encounter. One of my classes hosted by the…
Face to Face
Revelation 22:4 says “They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.” Do you remember being in the hospital as a mom or dad awaiting the arrival of your child? There is this single moment that overwhelms me for every child I’ve given birth to. When you are there all alone, and…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 