I see you. A basic human desire is to be seen. I am currently enjoying being a LiLi (Grandma) to our 3 month old grandson, Noah. One of the developmental milestones is when his eyes meet mine and he smiles. He understands how to see faces and, in response, delights in being seen himself. In…
Psalm 95:7-8 today, if only you would hear his voice, do not harden your hearts…. Have you ever faced the loss of a deep relationship broken to pieces? Was it a family relationship? A spouse or ministry partner? A friendship? We all have on some level. When I found myself healing from a broken relationship,…
Embarking on a new year doesn’t demand a grand entrance or a powerful finish. You don’t have to start strong. You don’t have to finish strong. You don’t have hurry forward. You don’t have to slow down. You get to listen to God and let HIM plan your best year ever through His eyes. What…
When I was 4 years old, there were only a handful of tv shows for children. This was in the days before Barney, Sesame Street or Sponge Bob. Once a day during the week, however, I would run to the tv to watch Romper Room. At the very end of the show, the host would use the magic…
You feel it. God is asking you to end something, to lay something down, to walk away. You have done all you can to hang onto it. You’ve prayed. You’ve sought wise counsel. You’ve gone to your therapist. Is it Biblical to step away from a project, a role , a relationship, a job? So…
As we start July, I think all things summer. Watermelon. Steamy mornings and evenings. Backyard grilling. And, of course, friends and family traveling until school begins again. With all the summer travel, it’s often hard to remain connected to family, neighbors, church family and friends. Years ago, in my Bible study, I was introduced to…
