. . . whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things (Philippians 4:8). As a mother, I have the incredible honor to kindle godly worth and stability in …READ MORE
Jolly Hormillosa
Staring Down the List and Finding Peace
I have to confess, I go looking for the heavenly virtue of peace in the tangible confines of my little earthly home. It sounds silly when I spell it out . . . but I must admit it. I make mental and physical lists of things that need to be done in hopes that order …READ MORE
When Holy Spirit Comfort Is the Way Through
When the perfect storm hits, I find myself whisper it loud to the heavens. If not aloud, my initial heart’s response to the whirlwind of circumstances cries out, “not today” . . . “I can’t, God” . . . “I cannot.” I can’t deal with this child’s behavior. I can not bear this diagnosis. I …READ MORE
The Promise of Pentecost
“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced …READ MORE
Nourishment for My Soul
Brunch with the girls! My dear friend’s birthday. Spending even a small amount of mid-morn time with faithful friends is one of the ways I have found to practice spiritually rich self-care and to nourish my soul. Dappled, golden summer sun and orange mimosa splashing. Maybe the fact that I had to fight the …READ MORE
Is Wide-Eyed Joy Possible in the Deep End?
Wide-eyed and happy, he says, “It was the best day ever. Dad saved my life five times today!” I wasn’t expecting these exact words as an explanation for his glee-smacked kid smile. “Really?” I ask. “Yep, most of the time I can swim, but other times I just got tired and was sinking. That’s when …READ MORE
