“That may have been what I said; that’s not what I meant.” Sound familiar? I’ve lost count of how many times Anthony and I have said that very statement to one another over our many years of marriage together! But, it’s not just married folks who struggle with communication gaps, breakdowns, and misunderstandings. Everyone has…
Going against the flow isn’t easy. Generally, it’s much simpler to keep your head down, do your best to fit in, and cater to the crowd, isn’t it? But what if that’s not God’s best for us in the moment? There was a woman in Luke 7 who took going against the flow to another…
I grabbed the box of matches and lit the balsam fir candle in my living room. Burned now to nearly its end, I knew I wouldn’t have much longer to enjoy the scent that is, by far, one of my seasonal favorites. It seemed appropriate for it share the last of its fragrant energy with…
Here we are at the end of 2023 getting ready to flip the calendar page to a brand new year! For many of us, it’s a seasonal reminder of hope; a great chance for a fresh start; a new beginning; maybe some strategic resolutions. It gives us an opportunity to look back over the year,…
Why do bad things happen to good people? Honestly, there’s not one simple answer to that question – the question is complex and so is the answer. I Corinthians 13:12 reminds us that while we’re in these mortal bodies, “we see things imperfectly” – not clearly. It’s as though we’re squinting in a fog. Compounding…
