Out of the corner of my eye, I watched my son hold the side of the clay bowl between his fingers and lightly pinch it. He rubbed with his thumb while pushing gently from the other side to ensure it didn’t crack too much. When tiny cracks inevitably formed along the top edge of the…
In her book, Reclaiming Your Heart, Denise Hildreth Jones chronicles the ways her own heart shut down and how she reclaimed it. It has become one of my favorite books. What is extraordinary to me is the way God got this book into my hands before I knew I needed it. The year was 2014,…
Who among us hasn’t asked this question at some point? Questions about love have been the subject of poetry, song, art, and even social media polls for years. All of America’s retailers would have us believe that love is some combination of red, large, and expensive. And that love is primarily celebrated in February, but…
In the spirit of transparency, I want to tell you up front that this will likely be the most disgusting devotional you have ever read. That said, I hope it will also encourage you in those “messy” spots in life. After all, isn’t the messy where Jesus does his best stuff sometimes? Let’s dive in….
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:6-7 NIV) It’s the beginning of a new day, and my to-do list already has…
Babies are precious, adorable little bundles from God. But man, can they be boisterous! I remember the seasons of nursing an infant. As soon as my boy mastered the use of his little arms, he would get hungry and begin to tug at my clothes, first whimpering and then screaming to be fed. “But I…