Winter is l-o-n-g, and we are sitting dead center in it. The hoopla of the holidays has faded, and the chirps of birds and budding of new leaves are still several weeks in the future. This is the waiting time. Waiting for spring. Waiting for warmth. Waiting for the new life that always comes, but…
That night, Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man…
For many of us, as believers, the promised land is synonymous with fulfilling our destiny in Christ. Most of us were also taught that being in the wilderness means we’re not in the promised land. If we find ourselves in a wilderness, we’re probably navigating things like grief and shame. We believe being in the…
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” (Prov. 16:9, NIV) Making plans for the future is good. Deciding on a specific direction for our career and personal lives is healthy. We should keep in mind, however, that God is ultimately in control, which means that our plans may not…
The decorations have been packed away, the Christmas carols turned off. All the Advent chocolates have been eaten, and we’re regretting all the second helpings of pie and cookies. The weather reflects my mood as I ponder the questions that weigh heavy on my heart: So what? Who cares? What now? As the holiday season…
Saturday It always happens in the most innocuous moments. At a brunch with a friend. In the middle of my workday. This time was no different. We were driving home after a birthday party at the beach when my husband got the call. “Oh, really?” he said into his cell phone. My heart quieted. I…