What Happens When God Says No?

What Happens When God Says No?

Have you ever prayed so hard and so long for something, and then felt the crushing weight of disappointment when God says no? I’ve been there. I think most of us have. God doesn’t always answer our prayers in the way we expect. He doesn’t always shout out a great,...
11 Actions to Live By (A Study of Psalm 37)

11 Actions to Live By (A Study of Psalm 37)

What actions define your days? I don’t know about you, but some days I find myself trapped in actions that I know are counterproductive. Worrying. Sitting in my thoughts for too long. Procrastination. Trying to do things on my own instead of asking for help. Watching...
The Miracle Cat and the God Who Welcomes Us Home

The Miracle Cat and the God Who Welcomes Us Home

I’m not really a cat person, but oh boy… today I’ve got a cat story for you. Once upon a time, when I was in elementary school, we got three cats. Really, they were barn cats and they weren’t allowed in the house, but they still felt like mine. They were sisters, and...
Walk, My Child: A Short Story

Walk, My Child: A Short Story

We are in a season of the unknown. A season of waiting. A season of uncertainty and confusion. And I’m guessing I’m not alone in my frustration and anxiety with the waiting.  What’s next? We don’t know. We’re in uncharted territory. We can speculate all we want,...
This Little Light of Mine: Psalm 18

This Little Light of Mine: Psalm 18

Tired. Lonely. Afraid. Anxious. Bored. Overwhelmed. Uncertain. Surprisingly calm. Unsurprisingly not-so-calm. We’re in new and uncharted territory in these times of social distancing and self-isolation. And we all face the unknown with a myriad of different feelings....
Worthy of Our Trust: Psalm 91

Worthy of Our Trust: Psalm 91

About two weeks ago, life changed for many of us in the U.S.  Schools closed. Businesses closed. People ravaged the bread and pasta and toilet paper aisles of grocery stores. Churches put their services online. Hand sanitizer became as important to us as our cell...