For the past few weeks I’ve gotten into the habit of walking the dog again. After dropping the kids off at school, I come home, grab the leash, and the very energetic dog. Together we walk the same path every morning. Up and down the hills of my neighborhood, I never take my phone or listen to music. The only sounds I hear are the insects, a random lawn mower, and the cars going to work on the main road. …
Anxiety keeps me up at night. Tears usually follow. When I am overcome by feelings of fear and uncertainty, I find that sleep rarely comes easily. Instead, I lay awake with thoughts that run away. In those moments of worry, stress, and pain I know I need to abide in Christ especially. But. My faith feels weak. I don’t know where God is, and I wonder if He truly does love me or wants me to abide in Him. Yes,…
I really thought I had a green thumb. My indoor plants thrived during the winter this past year. I found myself repopulating several different plants – even giving away two large pots as gifts. My watering, tending, and caring for the plants was something I started to really enjoy. I even started talking to them. So when spring rolled around I told my husband I wanted to grow a garden. We started with seeds, and then bought some raised beds…
Scripture “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me?”Psalm 13:1 “But I have trusted in your faithful love;my heart will rejoice in your deliverance.”Psalm 13:5 Reflection Psalm 13 begins with a question that feels almost dangerous to say out loud: How long, Lord? It is the prayer of someone who loves God—but cannot feel Him. Maybe today you are sitting in a situation that is unplanned, unwanted, and deeply hurtful. God doesn’t…