Chris is at his last consistory meeting for a while. His term as deacon is up which feels needful and good for our family. But we’ll miss it. The time has been sweet and sanctifying (which we all remember how exciting that can be …) In 1 Timothy 3:13 it says, “For those who serve… Continue reading Can I Get a Witness?
Category: Comforts and Calls
Sanctification Surprise
I remember during my driver’s training class, the instructor asking us what age we thought were the most dangerous drivers. Obviously, it was us, the teens. Nope. Then the seniors? Nope. The most accidents are caused by the distracted, over-confident, middle-aged. Apparently, after you’ve been driving 10 or 15 years, you try to push the… Continue reading Sanctification Surprise
Setting Up House Like a Christian
When Pastor Kevin exhorts us to be ready to give an answer for the hope that we have, he also exhorts us to beg for the questions. With a little intentionality, we all have the opportunity to ask people to ask why on earth we live by our strange standards and attitudes, from clean speech… Continue reading Setting Up House Like a Christian
Flash Forward
Socialization smoschilization. This girl was cool. She was homeschooled. And Chris and I just saw Maggie as a 20-year-old.
Suffering Spectators
My dear friends are suffering. Their daughter has dangled over death and even now is straining one foothold at a time toward life. You should follow their story here: In and Out of the Woods. You’ll trust and love God more. I want to do something for them and I have where I can, but… Continue reading Suffering Spectators
Children Are People Too
Did you know that a paper snowflake and a tree skirt turns you instantly into the queen of China? That all princesses and queens only call food crumpets and that tree ornaments are the perfect crumpet replacement for a tea party? How about that salad tongs are actually robot hands? That laundry baskets turn… Continue reading Children Are People Too
Fear the Lord: A Prayer for Parents
Our God and King, worthy are you to receive glory and honor and to be praised for your unsearchable greatness. Who knows how the spirit comes to the bones of a child in the womb? Who understands eternity past and future? Who comprehends a throne founded on righteousness and justice? You alone are to be… Continue reading Fear the Lord: A Prayer for Parents
Thoughts on Fallen Trees (Riveting, I Know)
First thought: God is kind. That tree did not hit the window, the roof, or even the little center piece tree in our garden. Only the Lord could providentially thread such a small space with such a huge object in a seemingly chaotic storm. Second thought: But why did the tree fall at all? Couldn’t… Continue reading Thoughts on Fallen Trees (Riveting, I Know)
Vulnerable Freedom
When Chris is away I can’t completely suppress those moments when my mind drifts to the “what if this was permanent?” reflection. It’s a sharp thought. He’s my best friend; I would never be the same. But the second thought is, I’d be in a whole heap of trouble. He provides all the money this… Continue reading Vulnerable Freedom
My Day Off
I had a day off! 3 to be precise. Chris had a business trip that I was able to join him for, and believe me, few people have ever been quite as excited to spend hours on end in a quiet hotel room. I did lots of uninterrupted reading, sleeping, eating (so many good restaurants… Continue reading My Day Off
Talking Wall 