Nothing can stir up a season in life like a fast-moving storm that leaves little time to think through the solution, like a sudden job loss, a deadly diagnosis, an uncovered secret, or rejection. A change can break down our emotional capacity to keep up with plans. When our reasons shatter, our footing can slip….
It struck me in the middle of a citywide meeting in a fancy schmancy restaurant: ‘Ask for the leftovers.’ That’s tacky… I can’t ask. The meeting ended, and I walked out the door, only to see waiters had already boxed up leftovers and set them out for the taking. Okay. I’ll grab a couple. ‘Grab three.’ I…
The Lord just captures my heart and mind with such stunning radiance; I am awestruck by the wonders of His work. Isn’t He just… amazing! When I close my eyes, His acts look more like a diamond with many chiseled facets that gleam a different light depending on the angle you’re viewing the Rock from….
Isn’t our God just remarkable? I mean, if you think about it, He takes the time to walk hand in hand with each one of us every day when there’s an entire world to take care of. We are on His mind from the rising of the sun to the next rising… not even in…
Sometimes I look around and feel like everyone has someone… except me. But truthfully, I know there are those ‘coupled up’ who feel the same way, alone. And as tempting as it is to sit around feeling sorry for myself, God is using this time to draw me closer to Him. It has become a matter…
Only one spot left next to an outlet in the cafe, and I collapsed into a chair with an armful of hopeful reads. Before I could draw the phone charger from my purse, a guy next to me asked, ‘You want to switch places?’ And a conversation about God’s work in our lives ensued. This…
A few years ago, I moved into a one-bedroom apartment with my sister. While shopping for home accessories/necessities, we stumbled upon an aisle of white boards, and my sister jokingly said, “We should have a chore chart!” In all seriousness, I thought the idea could alleviate arguments over cleaning responsibilities. So we picked one up….
I just started a new job, and no sooner had my foot touched down in the office than I was piling on a to-do list and creating demands in my schedule. No one was asking for it; it was a voluntary reaction. Only by the grace of God did He reveal a truth to me…
A few months ago, I moved into a neighborhood, alone, nowhere near my existing friendships, and as you can imagine, I started to experience a loneliness in my heart. Several friends suggested online dating, while others offered countless opportunities to volunteer. I grimaced at the thought that God would be glorified in an attempt to…
There was a time I packed up my car and drove hundreds of miles on a word from God that there was a job awaiting me. There were no openings, and over several months, God brought many interview opportunities my way. Today I have a new job, and it’s not in the place God called…