“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.” (Ex. 15:13 NIV) Yesterday I had a strong sense of “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” Every so often I wrestle with a strong sense of discouragementContinue Reading

“Every Season” by Nicole Nordeman Every evening sky, an invitationTo trace the patterned starsAnd early in July, a celebrationFor freedom that is oursAnd I notice YouIn children’s gamesIn those who watch them from the shadeEvery drop of sun is full of fun and wonderYou are summer And even when theContinue Reading

Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. (Luke 2:25 NIV)They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” HeContinue Reading

Last week one of our new neighbors came over to introduce herself and, in the course of the conversation, I mentioned we have four boys age five and under. Her response was one that I’ve heard from lots of people: “WOW! You have your hands full!!” Even though the phraseContinue Reading

If you’ve ever taken an airplane flight you know that one of the safety announcements is that if you are traveling with a small child and the plane loses pressure, put your own oxygen mask on before helping a child. A few weeks ago one of my older, wiser womenContinue Reading