"The cross is laid on every Christian. The first Christ-suffering which every man must experience is the call to abandon the attachments of this world ... Thus it begins; the cross is not the terrible end to an otherwise God-fearing and happy life, but it meets us at the beginning of our communion with Christ.... Continue Reading →
I originally intended for this to be a stand-alone post, but once the words started flowing, I discovered how much I wanted to cover... so prepare yourself for a cliff-hanger at the end and a continuation next week. "Rayford Steele's mind was on a woman he had never touched." Thus begins the Left Behind series... Continue Reading →
In the middle of a pandemic, little excitements take on a larger-than-life quality. One thing I'm inordinately giddy about right now is an idea for a new creative undertaking: seasonal family notebooks. I scooped up four sturdy art journals on sale last week and haven't stopped dreaming of the beautiful resources I'll turn them into... Continue Reading →
The end of November has come, and festoon-feathered fowls everywhere run for cover. In light of the difficult year we've survived, I have gathered a smorgasbord of lyrics, verses, and quotes to help usher in a festive mood. Here's hoping this feast of words will be to your soul what a really great pumpkin pie... Continue Reading →
"What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God." (Eleanor Powell) I'm a big fan of tweaking *or overhauling* my home so it can work best for my family. Could we use more storage space in a particular corner? Is it time to replace some furniture? How about... Continue Reading →
Our oneness [in the Church] will either validate or negate the claims of the gospel. (Karen Hodge) Okay, class, it's time for a pop quiz. Select the correct answer from the following choices. (And yes, there's only one.) Jesus said, "By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you ______________________________." go... Continue Reading →
Who's ready to party? The next stop on our global tour is the "biggest show on earth," Rio de Janeiro's Carnival! Prepare yourself for crazy costumes, amazing floats, and revelry like you can't even imagine. And the best part is the massive person of Jesus with His arms outstretched over the entire scene. If you're... Continue Reading →
The day God wrecked me began like any other: a thirty-minute commute (listening to Christian music), four college classes (with some fellow Christians), a little down time (reading a Christian book), and then work (for a Christian organization). Later I'd go home (to my Christian husband) and get ready for our midweek youth service (to... Continue Reading →
Did you know you're building a hymnal for your life? It's filled with lines from books, lyrics from songs, quotes from movies, and a unique assortment of other odds and ends you've picked up along the way. All such content filters through the grid of your mind and settles into the deepest places of your... Continue Reading →
The Dwelling Place 