I Didn’t Deserve It

by | Dec 20, 2012 | Faith

Have you ever received something you didn’t deserve? You didn’t work for it or earn it; it was just a gift, given freely. God’s love is like that. No matter what your past looks like, He loves you. He chooses to look at you and love you truly, before you ever could...

Blurry Christmas Lights

by | Dec 6, 2012 | Faith

Without my glasses on, the Christmas lights on our tree look like blurry, multi-colored snowflakes. It’s gorgeous, really. The colors run together a bit, and there is a hazy, artsy beauty there. It’s remarkable to see the difference as I put my glasses where they...

A Divine Appetite (Happy Thanksgiving!)

by | Nov 22, 2012 | Faith

This month we in America will celebrate a wonderful holiday. The rich scent of turkey and stuffing in the oven, pies on the cooling rack, and a spice candle burning on the stove will usher in our sweet time of Thanksgiving. As we set our best table, play our best...

My Favorite Things

by | Nov 15, 2012 | Faith

Today seems like a great day to remember some of my favorite things. Okay, they aren’t really things. They are some of my favorite inspirations. They are my run-to truths whenever I need to encourage myself or someone else. They have met me so many times in a place of...

In Spite of Me

by | Nov 8, 2012 | Faith

Have you ever tried to tell a story, and you made it so much more difficult to understand than it really was? I have. When I was growing up, my faith in God was strong. I attended a small-town high school, and basically everyone knew that I was a Christian – a...

Hope is Your Rope

by | Oct 10, 2012 | Faith

We recently bought a six-month-old rescue puppy from the Humane Society. He is a strong-muscle-bound dog. When we go for a walk, I have a firm grip on the leash. My daily walks with him have compelled me to see one of my memory verses in a whole new light. First...