“Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary.”- Luke 18:1
When I read the phrase about not becoming weary, it felt like a slap in the face. It didn’t seem to acknowledge how hard it is to keep asking.
Read MoreWhen I first read the story of Gideon I was floored. Here was a young man who was afraid, felt abandoned by God and considered himself to be the most insignificant person in his family.
Read MoreIt’s 8 am and I’m already exhausted. With a to-do list longer than the Niobrara river and a million thoughts running through my brain, I collapsed on the couch and said “no”.
Before I do another thing, I need to sit with my God and get re-calibrated. I had been running from meeting to meeting and phone call to phone call all week, that my designated time of prayer was constantly getting “rescheduled”.
Read MoreI’m embarrassed to admit that prior to COVID-19, I never knew what my neighborhood looked like beyond what I could spy as I clicked a button and drove into my garage. Between work, church, and spending time with family and friends, who had time for exploring?
Read MoreThey say we are our own worst critics. I have been the poster child of that statement for as long as I can remember. Until something happened.
Read More“Wait, for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14)
There are certain verses I read that pierce me every time. This one is written and taped to a special spot by my bathroom sink where water won’t get it.
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