*tap, tap* Is this thing on? It’s been a while since I’ve written anything. We’re all okay here, but the Lord ordained a supremely—and surprisingly—busy winter and spring for us. So, I’ll loosen up my fingers and my keyboard with a bit of a family update. After all, that’s why I started blogging way back … Continue reading God’s Unfolding Plan for Our Family, part 1
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Encouraging Reads
The month of December is, for me, a respite from the weekly routine of leading bible studies. Don’t get me wrong—I love leading these studies! Digging deep into a book of the Bible, verse by verse and chapter by chapter, with the help of solid commentaries, is one of the most rewarding pursuits I can … Continue reading Encouraging Reads
To Live in a Manner Worthy of Christ: a Study of Philippians
We are beginning our study of the book of Philippians, and I must tell you, this is one of my favorite books in the Bible (are we allowed to have favorites?). Philippians was the first book of the Bible that I undertook to memorize in its entirety. Many of the passages in Philippians have been … Continue reading To Live in a Manner Worthy of Christ: a Study of Philippians
A Better Gift
It's been a while since I posted anything here, mostly because the "relaxing rhythms of summer" haven't been so relaxing, and I have been directing my writing hours to a study of the epistles of John which I will be teaching at church beginning—yesterday (!). I did find time, though, to write this piece for … Continue reading A Better Gift
To Live is Christ
First posted November 22, 2011, though our circumstances have changed, opportunities for despair are still always at hand in this fallen world. Yet, our reasons to hope in Christ have never changed and he is our never-failing refuge in any and every storm. This post seemed appropriate to re-share during this Thanksgiving week. May we … Continue reading To Live is Christ
Burden and Blessing
Originally published Friday, July 25, 2014 Because I'm not so good with the putting-the-words-together-thing in real-life with real-live people, I often wish I had a pause button so that, when stumped with a question or statement that demands a clear and thoughtful answer, I could step away from the conversation and give more thought, prayer, a … Continue reading Burden and Blessing