Picture it, a dining room table. It’s a familiar piece of furniture, often seen in the same place in the dining room. There are the same 8 chairs around the table, with two spare chairs somewhere in the house. As people gather, there is a need for more room. Imagine searching for the leaf throughout the home. Is … More The Table
I’ve attached a photo I captured on one of my early-morning walks. I love the way the sunlight beams as it rises over the lake. This image reminds me of the importance of God’s light and the invitation to let it guide us daily. The last few weeks, I have been thinking a lot about the word “journey”. My … More Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now
Lord, Increase My Bewilderment I love Mary’s words in Luke 1:34: “Lord, how can this be?” A few months ago, I was intrigued by a devotional by Barbara Brown Taylor in which she invited the reader to say, “Lord, Increase My Bewilderment.” This invitation continues to cause me to reflect and ponder. To truly understand this invitation, I … More
How many of us are willing to admit to being homesick? After all, homesickness is deeply rooted in a deep longing for security and belonging. I believe that longing for home is not a weakness, but a strength, and a very much a part of the human condition. But how many of us realize that homesickness is part of … More Longing For Home
Do you remember the place where you truly learned how to be present? I invite you into a picture of one of those places for me. At first glance, one might notice an icebox or refrigerator, covered with photographs and thank-you notes. One may see a potato box, leftovers on the back of the stove, or … More Practicing Presence
Long Talk…. 