The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22–23 ESV) When we’ve come to the end of ourselves, it’s a relief to know God’s mercies are new every morning. I’ve even heard friends lament, “I really screwed up…
Lately it seems like everything that could possibly go wrong has. I walked into a doctor’s appointment fifteen minutes early, and the receptionist informed me that the appointment was for the next day. I spent hours preparing the most amazing meal to throw into the Crock-Pot, only to realize hours later that I never turned…
Come with me while I paint a picture in your mind. Imagine tall trees swaying in the morning’s high breeze. Mottled sunlight breaks through their tops, providing nature’s own camouflage, which dances on the ground below. A fire crackles while the smell of coffee brewing floats past. The leaves are just starting their fall show,…
A little known secret about the blogging world is that often posts are pitched and written well before they are published. This allows ample time for the editing and scheduling of the posts. I, and I’d venture to say all of the contributors to The Glorious Table, pour our hearts into posts, turn them in,…
Today is a good day for a funeral. Let me explain why. I am a five-year-plan kind of girl. I set goals, map out a path, pray for God’s blessing, and get moving. Each new phase of life presents an opportunity to make a fresh plan. After high school, I set my sights on my…
“Courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” ~Mary Anne Radmacher I have always told people that weight loss, along with all its side dish issues, is a Goliath in my life. It’s not just food or fighting my flesh, but the…