“Never judge things by their appearance… even carpetbags.” Mary Poppins Remember Mary Poppins? I hadn’t thought of her in years. But on my walk the other morning, a little-bitty car pulled off the road near me. A young lady jumped out, opened the back door, and two extra-large dogs bounded from the tiny back seat. Wondering how […]
Nobody’s Doormat
You know that old saying: I’m nobody’s doormat! I actually saw a rug today that said, “I will not be a doormat!” Although a clever play on words, this hits close to home for many, many people. Too often we hear of devastation brought about by someone’s abusive words or actions. Using others simply to promote one’s […]
Speechless
“My deep need calls out to the deep kindness of your love…” Psalm 42:7, Passion Translation There are days, moments, when a spiritual breeze blows through and awakens a deep, hidden place in our souls. It comes, often, in silence, but can be as a raging storm. It leaves you speechless. In awe. Overwhelmed. But hungry […]
An Invitation to Dinner
“One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord And to meditate in His temple.” Psalm 27:4 (NASB) There’s something very personal about being invited into someone’s home. You can […]
We Want to See!
“Lord,” they said, “we want to see!” Matthew 20:33 NLT How often we dispense value through a murky lens. “That job is way more important than this one.” “I accomplished so much more yesterday than today.” “If I can just get this project done, the day won’t be lost.” The roller-coaster ride of feeling a […]