*This is a guest post by my friend Kim Findlay. Find her blog, books, and Bible studies on her website. * Their steps were heavy with grief as they walked toward the tomb early that morning. Silence hung in the air between them, reminding them of their sorrow. How could he be gone? Shock stillContinueContinue reading “The Ultimate Victory of Jesus”
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Satisfaction Is in the Sanctuary
I used to be a complainer. I mean, like really. In spite of the sign I still (as an empty nester) have in my house that says No Whining. I complained to fellow worship team members about having to get up so early on a Sunday morning. (And totally missed the irony of that.) IContinueContinue reading “Satisfaction Is in the Sanctuary”
The Mask of Busyness
Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite topic—masks! No, I’m not getting political or scientific, but just like we all have our reasons for wearing/not wearing cloth masks, we all have our reasons for wearing the invisible masks that hide our true selves. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been lonely lately. Sure, the whole virusContinueContinue reading “The Mask of Busyness”
Comfort in the Storm: Part 3 of Jesus in the Storm
My cutie-pie step grandbaby. Photo creds to Reshelle Stockton (both pics). Oh, how we long to be comforted like a child who cries for her mama in the middle of a midnight thunderstorm! Somehow it’s not as acceptable to carry around a well-worn Minnie Mouse or stuffed puppy for security when we’re 49 as whenContinueContinue reading “Comfort in the Storm: Part 3 of Jesus in the Storm”
Plan B
My life lately looks like a season of Well, That Didn’t Go as Planned. But here’s the thing. I. Love. To. Plan. Everything. Perhaps you have this problem, too? The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.Proverbs 16:9 ESV I’ve learned to write in my pretty planner with erasableContinueContinue reading “Plan B”
Love Letters
Eight years ago, on my very first Valentine’s Day as a grieving, scared, newly separated, single mom, I got the ultimate rejection: legal separation papers. Yes, they were actually delivered on Valentine’s Day. I’m pretty sure I went through a whole box of tissues that day. Last year, separated from my second husband, I foundContinueContinue reading “Love Letters”
What to Say Instead
Nothing! Yes, often the best thing to say is nothing at all. But that’s so hard for this fix-it society. In fact, I caught myself opening my mouth to spout a fix-it verse just the other day. We often feel like when someone says something, we have to respond. Right that second. Don’t. Stop. Listen.ContinueContinue reading “What to Say Instead”
Jesus Is Not a Band-Aid
My people are broken—shattered!— and they put on Band-Aids,Saying, “It’s not so bad. You’ll be just fine.”But things are not “just fine”!Jeremiah 6:14 (MSG) When you fall down the stairs carrying a bag of groceries and rip every tendon and ligament in your ankle, it hurts. A lot. You have surgery to repair said tendons andContinueContinue reading “Jesus Is Not a Band-Aid”
If I Don’t Say It . . .
If I don’t say it, it’s not true. If I don’t say it, it didn’t happen. If I don’t say it, I can sweep it under the carpet. Right? As much as my reticent Scottish ancestry would like to believe that, it’s not accurate. Feelings can only be suppressed for so long; events happen whetherContinueContinue reading “If I Don’t Say It . . .”
Take It to the Cross
How many times do we hear—or say—that phrase and not know how to take our burdens to the cross and leave them there? “Rising Cairn” by Celeste Roberge I connected immediately with this sculpture, “Rising Cairn” by Celeste Roberge, the first time I saw its image. Others have called it “The Weight of Grief,” andContinueContinue reading “Take It to the Cross”
Bethany LaShell 