In Thick and Thin
Ruth left it all behind—her homeland, her family, her culture, her religion, and any chance at the security of remarriage in her own community. She walked away from everything familiar and safe in...
Category: Devotionals
New Clothes
Lately, all I want to do is sit in my chair, research the Bible, and lean into God’s presence all day long… because it is only when I get up and start interacting with humankind that I start to...
Are You Rehearsing Your Anger?
My husband was my best friend, and I found this to be foundational in our marriage. As Jimmy Stewart’s character Charlie Anderson said in the movie “Shenandoah” to his daughter’s suitor, “I...
Who Affirms And Challenges You?
“Are you open to some outside perspective? This might sting a bit.”
“Oh, it landed. That was good, but I’m going to need time to sit with it.”
“What else do you need right now? We’re for...
I Rolled My Eyes…
During my teaching days, we were expected to be in the hallways for 10 minutes between the students being let inside the school and when classes began. I noticed a student without a winter coat. When...
Pragmatic Love
Living with other people, trying to live in harmony, and practicing love and kindness is not always easy. In fact, it is often very challenging and painful. But it is better than habitual selfishness,...
We Listen And We Don’t Judge
A recent trend hit social media where couples, friends, or coworkers start with the statement “We listen and we don’t judge,” and then proceed to share confessions, funny stories, or curious...
Sensitive Ears
My hearing isn’t what it used to be. Sometimes I miss what someone said because background noise interferes. But most of the time, I mishear or misunderstand because I’m thinking about something...
Face Life Together
In the book of Job, we read about a man of the same name who lost his wealth, grieved the death of all his children, and suffered physical illness. His friends eventually let him down, but not before...