Those who survive the coming destruction will find blessings even in the barren land, for I will give rest to the people of Israel.— Jeremiah 31:2 The transition nearly broke us. Moving from our home of almost 20 years…leaving jobs, friends, church family, and...
The black leather is creased with wear. Years of opening and closing, being stuffed in bags and backpacks, rained on and sat on, have loosened the cover from the body of the book. Bits of tape and string hold the fragile pages together. Post-its and papers stick out...
Anyone else feel the strong breeze as life speeds past? This year has been a whirlwind, and it shows no signs of slowing down! Remember the old fashioned merry-go-rounds we used to play on as kids? The simultaneous exhilaration and fear, the freedom of the wind in...
Who are we really? Titles help us identify who we are—but what happens when the titles change? Sometimes we define ourselves by the people in our lives. We are mom’s and dad’s, children of so and so, husbands and wives. Or we find identity in the jobs we do—teacher,...
Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? There are days I feel so insignificant—worthless, even—to the kingdom. I wonder: How could anything I have to offer be of value? I vacillate between working hard and giving up. Pressing on, then walking...
The mud clings to my sandals and feet like chewed gum. The sun beats down, scorching my skin. Sweat trickles down the side of my face. My backpack feels full of bricks. Yet, in this uncomfortable moment, the green of the trees seems more vivid, the breeze...
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