Restoring and Rebuilding – Week One

Years ago, I needed a project, and I knew the perfect one! In the basement, I had stashed this great little chair – comfortable and the ideal size for my…

When You Feel Inadequate – Week Four

I am grateful that I serve a God who redeems. In the times I am weak, when I don’t have what it takes, when I face challenges, when I am…

Summer in the Psalms – Week Seven

As I rounded the corner, my eyes were immediately drawn upward. Vibrant colors covered the sky as the sun disappeared from site. I continued out onto the veranda just in…

Summer in the Psalms – Week Six

Have you ever gotten off track but are not sure exactly what went wrong? There are times when we are not ourselves, we get weary, or we lose our way….

Summer in the Psalms – Week Five

Who likes waiting? I certainly don’t! However, there are definitely times when waiting is worth it. In fact, waiting can build anticipation and expectation that actually increases the value of…

Summer in the Psalms – Week Four

This summer we are diving into the book of Psalms, listening to God and committing to refresh, renew, and re-center. Something I am learning (yet again) is that when my…

Summer in the Psalms – Week Three

Earlier this week I met with a group of women I will be traveling internationally with this fall. We spent time talking about how we can best prepare to interact…

Getting Back on Track

Have you ever gotten off track? You know, those times when you set out intentionally for a specific destination, but somehow you end up stuck, on a side tangent, lost,…

Unwinding the Soul

Have you ever had the experience of feeling like everywhere you go you are hearing the same message? Like God has let everyone else in on exactly what you need…

Look Up!

Earlier this week I went hiking along the Blue Ridge. The trail started in a wooded area right off the road and quickly made a steep descent. In order to…