Jonah and Me

A few weeks ago, I joined a group of ladies from my church in a new Bible study—Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted by Priscilla Shirer. We’ve all had lives interrupted by various circumstances, both good and bad, but I didn’t feel the study actually pertained to me. Aside from the time spent with the sweet ladies in the group, I …

When Contentment Isn’t Enough

  “Everything is wearisome beyond description. No matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are never content.” Ecclesiastes 1:8 Contentment. The dictionary defines it as 1. Mentally or emotionally satisfied with things as they are, and 2. Assenting to or willing to accept circumstances, a proposed plan of action, etc. I’ve …

Divine Alignment

Ever have one of those day where nothing seems to go as planned? And of course, those times occur when I have more on my plate than I can reasonably finish. I find that when those times occur, it’s more about my attitude than anything else. Yesterday was such a day. Although I started out with some time alone with …

Caught in the Act

I’m a creature of habit. I like order and structure. Partly, I’m sure, because I’m such a performance-based personality type. How much can I get done in the time I have? That being said, I have the same routine each morning as I prepare to spend some quiet time with the Lord. Prayer, devotion, Bible reading. Just so you know, …

Law or Grace?

I like rules. There’s some kind of security in a list of dos and don’ts, and I rarely cross the line. When I hear Chris tell stories about his adventurous youth, I’m envious of the audacity he had to cross lines and really experience adventure. I’m not talking law breaking here, just a little mischief. I often say that I …