A grocery store trip taken alone after fifteen years, a fictional character carrying a past that won’t let go of him, and an old illustration about a train car that isn’t allowed to drive. Second in a series on grief and loss.
Category Archives: Devotionals, Faith & Encouragement
Being a Burden
A sidewalk collision, a relative who has already planned his own funeral, and a friend who wanted to be needed all point to the same fear. The first post in a new series on grief and loss.
Trusting God’s Provision: What a Pelican in Curaçao Taught Me
A crew of Curaçao fishermen, a hymn, and one well-fed pelican showed me what trusting God’s provision looks like.
What a Red Leaf Taught Me About Seasons
A single red leaf on dry pavement became an answer to prayer, and a reminder that seasons that look empty from the outside might just be waiting.
Share the Burden: What 1 Timothy 5 Says About Community
A homemade card arrived at exactly the right moment, and it reminded me that God never meant for any of us to carry our hardest seasons alone. In 1 Timothy 5, Paul shows us what it looks like to actually live that out, together.
When Discouragement Talks You Into a Bad Plan
When the diagnosis was hard and the season was already heavy, I did what David did. I said it in my heart instead of asking God. Here is what that cost him, and what it is costing me.
Comfort and Approval as Idols I Never Saw Coming Until Now
I sat in church hoping someone else was listening to the sermon. I never imagined the message was for me, until a crockpot roast and my husband’s quiet observation proved otherwise.
When Serving God Looks Right But Feels Empty
A personal look at Mark 11 and the fig tree Jesus cursed, and what happens when serving God stops flowing from real worship.
What My Grandson’s Dinosaurs Taught Me About Patience
My grandson can talk dinosaurs for five minutes straight, and half the time I only catch every third word. God used that frustration to show me the real difference between patience and convenience.
Are You in the Ark? A Devotional from Genesis 7
Genesis 7 tells the story of Noah’s ark, but it’s also a picture of God’s rescue. This devotional asks the deeper question. Are you in the ark?