I am (almost) a month into my summer goal of reading through the Bible in 90 days (currently in 1 Kings), and I thought it was time for an update. With the exception of a nasty migraine which rendered me useless for an entire day (I had to use one of my 2 allotted “grace days!â€) – it has been an easy …
Summer Challenge
My friend Christa recently issued a challenge on her blog to “Seize the Summer.â€Â She mentioned that most everyone has a schedule change in the summer as school gets out, ministries take breaks, work hours become more flexible. And, in the past, all of this has been true for me as well…but not this year. Since Jason graduated from seminary …
Everyday Moments
2-year-olds have a notorious love/hate relationship with the word no. One moment they love saying it to anyone who will listen. It is their favorite answer to any and every question! However, when the very same word is directed towards them – as in “No, do not pull the kitty’s tail.†or “No, you may not have ice cream for …
Practical Christian Living
I was recently asked the question, “What attributes of God have you been meditating on this past week?† It caught me off guard. Not because I didn’t have an answer, but because I did…In fact, I had several! I am becoming more convinced that, at least in my life, the Lord works in “themes.†And, recently, it has been the …
A Daily Pursuit of Humility (Mahaney, part 3)
Ways to purposefully pursue humility as part of your daily routine:  ~Begin the day by acknowledging dependence on God. Do not take an “inventory of your feelings.â€Â How you feel about it does not matter – the fact is that you are dependant upon God. ~Incorporate specific thankfulness to God in your devotional times, and throughout the day. An ungrateful …