Not just the biblical Ruth and Sarah, but a Ruth and a Sarah that I have known and loved personally – two women who have modeled for me a grace in the midst of trial, flexibility in the midst of change – two things that I’m learning are a big struggle for me. Ruth was… Read More Ruth, Sarah, the Hebrews & Me
Kayla’s recent choir concert – such a special director and overall music experience! …our life, that is. I have always been fascinated with the word picture of the “cup” in the Bible. I have even been known to go searching for antique (or new) teacups to give girls on the last day of a Bible… Read More A Cup Full and Brimming Over…
Been thinking about grace in the last year more than ever before. Been dependent on it more than ever before. Even though this verse was committed to memory in my college days: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a… Read More Holy Week – Passover Grace
And behold, there was a woman in the city who was a sinner; and when she learned that He was reclining at the table in the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster vial of perfume, and standing behind Him at His feet, weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears, and kept wiping… Read More Holy Week – “Do You See This Woman?” I Do, Lord.
Been feeling pretty swamped with an endless to-do list this week. Yesterday, I was standing in the kitchen cleaning and preparing for our couples’ Bible study, and helping the kids with school, and having a little pity/reprimand party for myself regarding the obligations I currently have, misunderstandings by a few close to me, and overall… Read More Pity Party & Perspective
Two years ago, I sat in a circle with some young women from my church. We had recently begun a Bible study together and were beginning our time that night by sharing our “highs” and “lows” from the previous week. It was Sarah’s turn to share. (That would be you, Sarah K.!) She shared a… Read More A Blessed OLDER Woman Today
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.I Corinthians 9:24-25Some of… Read More In Training
Restless.Full life…bustling summer…multi-tasking week.Learning my limits…acknowledging my needs…listening to His voice.Desiring to be obedient…leaving behind the undone…trusting.Walking…breathing…sharing…observing beauty.Reading…praying…casting cares.Rest.
That was the theme of this year’s Crosswalk youth camp, which we have felt privileged to be part of for 7 years now. To kick off the camp, Allyson, the director, arranged for the entire staff to go for a “three hour tour” on a beautiful schooner sailboat! (Probably not the correct terminology…you sailors can… Read More Set Sail!
…on a beautifully clear and sunny day, with the bluest sky I have ever seen, the Krum family drove across the New York border into Massachusetts after a two week trek from Oklahoma. They came to plant a church! And so today we celebrate the faithfulness and provision of the Lord in our church, the… Read More 10 years ago today….