The Women of Christmas Many of us know the Christmas story. We can see in our heads the pictures we’ve seen, the plays we’ve sat through, and the movies that have depicted the story. Mary, Joseph, and the baby in the manger. We can see the shepherds, the wise men, and King Herod. All of these characters play a role in the narrative of God coming down to live with us. I fear that sometimes we gloss over the story…
Five Ways God is Our Home More than anything I wanted to belong. I see it even now in the eyes of my children as they enter a new school. They all want to belong. To fit in and be known. They want to be accepted and loved. Among their peers they want to be safe and secure in their place. Isn’t that what we all want? I remember being young and not having a place to fit in. It…
Prayer and Thanksgiving The scrolling took me by surprise. I wouldn’t believe that I was still scrolling through social media when I had a ton of work to do. My heart felt heavy as I closed my phone and put it aside. I pulled out my Bible. The whole reason I had gotten up early was to read and pray before the kids were up and getting ready for school. When I looked at the clock I realized that it…
3 Things to Think About When You Look Back Stepping into the future with hope means we have found a home in God. It also means we look back and remember all God has done for us. Our story isn’t over, but by looking at Moses’s story we can take comfort in knowing that ultimately the story isn’t about us. Record where God has you today. Then look back to where He has already led you. In remembering we can…