Have you ever watched someone juggle multiple things at the same time? You can tell they are tired, stressed, and trying to keep it all moving forward and there is a strong desire within you to help? Maybe you want to take something off their plate and do it for them. But you can't because they … Continue reading Hard Working Girl →

Life has been a whirlwind of activity this month. Even though it's been a crazy few weeks, the events have been joyous and the travel for wonderful reasons. It's been a bit harder to maintain my simple life, but I have learned some valuable lessons. 1. Seasons of busy are not the same as choosing a chaotic lifestyle. 2. … Continue reading Busy vs. Chaotic →

Dear Jesus, I think it's starting to become less foggy and I'm realizing a truth you are wanting me to learn. You are not calling me to a radical change in my life that is seen in outward appearances. This transformation that you are doing in me is internal. It is about my heart and … Continue reading The Mundane Miracles →

Mary of Bethany is back. In John 12:1-11, Jesus is about to head into Jerusalem. Passover is only a week away and He stops to visit with some of His closest friends. The amazing miracle of bringing Lazarus back to life is still fresh for this family. I mean, could it ever really be forgotten? … Continue reading The Aroma of Faith →

When I started to simplify, I didn't know what it would look like. I had some dreams about peace, calm, and a slower pace, but you never know how it will all really come out. But, the other night, I had a victory that showed me the fruit of not being constantly on the go, … Continue reading Big Results From Little Steps →

Exodus 32:7-14 "Moses has gone up the mountain. He's been there a long time. What now? When is he coming back? Is he coming back?  I'm getting hungry? How long will we be roaming around this place? Why did we leave Egypt again? I know it was hard there, but at least we had food and … Continue reading Confident in the Lord →

Have you ever asked someone a question and they didn't really answer you? Maybe you find yourself thinking, "Did they hear what I just said? Was I unclear? I did say that in English, right?" It can be a bit frustrating. But, consider this. Have you ever been the one doing the deflecting? For whatever reason, … Continue reading Don’t Avoid the Question →

The story of the Prodigal Son has been a long time favorite of mine. Years ago, while working on an women's ACTS retreat in my home town, we needed a good skit to do before our Reconciliation service. Knowing the impact of this passage, I adapted it as a Prodigal Daughter story and with the … Continue reading Which Prodigal are You? →

Oh, how He loves us. No restrictions. Not hindered by our faults. As a faithful lover who will always take us back. We see that clearly in the story of the prophet Hosea. God has him marry a prostitute who is continually unfaithful. Each time Hosea takes her back, he is reminded of the Jews tendency to stray to … Continue reading Free Love →

At times I feel deaf and mute, unable to hear what God is saying and the words I need to speak are locked inside. Looking through Scripture I know I should be able to learn what God is trying to say, but the words are not breaking through. It feels as if they are all … Continue reading Deaf and Mute →