The other day two doves were on the railing of my back deck. I had never seen them before. As I stood in my kitchen watching them I was reminded that one of the pictures the scriptures used for the … Read More
When Steve and I were traveling in England several years ago, I noticed a sign whenever we were getting ready to step off public transportation. The sign read, “Mind the Gap.” I’ve been thinking about that sign recently as it … Read More
Several years ago, I ran the Boulder, Boulder which is a 5k race. I felt so athletic! But don’t be fooled, I haven’t run it since! The writer of Hebrews writes about another race. This race is not a competition, … Read More
Years ago, Bob Newhart acted in a skit where he played the part of a counselor and a woman came to meet with him. Every time she said she was struggling with something or complained about one area of her … Read More
All of us live under some type of pressure or another. We face challenges and difficulties daily. We face personal pressures, but we also feel the weight of living in a fallen world. I have been reading through the book … Read More
As I write this, Colorado Springs has been hit with a massive snowstorm. I know, right?! It’s May. My husband, Steve, got stuck in Denver because his flight couldn’t get into the Springs. Early the next morning I was supposed … Read More
Waiting has been the hardest spiritual growth skill for me. Impatient and energetic by nature, I like it when things move fast. But, if there’s anything I’ve learned about God in recent years, it’s this: God is never in a … Read More
One of my favorite spots in Israel is the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed and agonized with the Father before going to the cross. The olive trees in the garden are now over 2000 years old. To be near … Read More
As I write this, I’m in the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains, teaching at a small Pastor’s Wives intensive retreat. We’ve had so much fun together. One of the messages I gave this morning was on “The Spiritual Practice of Remembering.” … Read More
I speak so many words in a day. Right now, in this particular season, I am speaking at quite a few live events, which excites me after all the shutdowns during COVID. However, I don’t think public speaking is more … Read More
