The Importance of Writing Scripture A few years ago I had surgery on my left wrist. I had a cyst that was causing pain when I played the piano, wrote, or even typed. It was hard to lift things. After having it removed, I struggled to maneuver. It was several weeks before I could play the piano and type. Thankfully I am right handed and could still write. So I did a lot of handwriting during that time. One of…
Why You Should Read a Psalm Everyday I read a psalm everyday. I’ve done it for years and years. Today I want to share a little of my past and why I think you should read a psalm everyday too. The Book of Psalms is one of my favorites, but not until I was a young mom. When I was in college, before marriage and children, I would study God’s word and spend an hour before classes each morning reading,…
Three Hard Questions We Can Ask God Some questions are easy. My children ask me things like, “What is for dinner?” Or “Can I have some more screen time?” Those are normal, everyday questions. As I think about my relationship with my children, I can’t help but also think about my relationship with God. I expect my children to ask me questions, but I hesitate to ask God questions. When I read through Psalm 13 recently I found three hard…
Five Ways to Talk to Someone Who Disagrees with You The other day I was thinking about my grandmother. She died fourteen years ago on October 31. When I think about joy, laughter, and safety in my childhood she is at the top of the list. Her house was a place I felt loved, accepted, and taken care of. Being the oldest, I took on a lot of responsibilities growing up but at my grandmother’s house, I could be a…