From the very beginning, God established order in His creation through rhythm and design. In Genesis 1:14, we are told that He created the lights in the heavens “for signs…
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By February, winter often stops feeling cozy and starts feeling endless (especially since it has been below freezing for what seems like the last month). The holidays are behind us,…
The air is just starting to cool, and most of us are thinking about pumpkins and sweaters – not tinsel and Christmas cards. But before you call me crazy, think…
There’s something magical about fall. The air turns crisp, so we get out our sweaters. We put pumpkins on our porches and in our drinks. And the trees light up…
Reflect. Refocus. Renew. Journaling can be a powerful way to connect with God, process your thoughts, and grow spiritually. Whether you are new to faith journaling or have shelves of…
Have you contemplated the delays and re-routing of your travel plans? Until recently I cheerfully accepted them as safety corrections from God protecting me from harm. Often I was reminded…
July is a month we dream of rest. Long summer evenings, beach vacations, time to sit, relax, and catch our breath. But for many of us, those things remain dreams….
I love garage sales. Well, I admit I sometimes find it a little awkward to walk up a driveway with the homeowner watching you approach as you get ready to…
Have you ever dreamed about collecting fresh eggs from your backyard, sipping coffee while watching your hens scratch around, or even having a simple way of teaching your kids where…
Traditionally, eggs have played a big part in our Easter traditions. We color them, we hide them, we eat them. There are all kinds of explanations and even superstitions as…
My son loves Lucky Charms (They are “magically delicious”!). It’s got horseshoes, shamrocks, moons, leprechauns, and other charms that are associated with bringing good luck, and at the store the…
Thanksgiving was coming. I was a busy mom to a three-year-old and a one-year-old boy. Because we lived far from family at the time, my husband, trying to help me…
As I write this, our nation’s big election is still a few days away. I have no idea who will come out the victor of that contest, but I think…
You have probably heard the joke or one similar – Is your refrigerator running? Good, because I’ll vote for it. The last few elections in our country have made us…
