Recently we saw the Sight & Sound production of Queen Esther. Having also recently studied the book of Esther, we were looking forward to seeing how they would bring this Bible account, filled with storylines that would make a good Lifetime movie, to their family-friendly stage. The production was fabulous–the sets are simply magnificent, and …
Somewhat apprehensively, I peered into the brown bag handed to me by the group’s leader. Seated beside Dad in his small group, I was surrounded by people I had grown up with. I was happy to have this chance to visit with these old friends, but still nerves flittered my stomach as I peeked at …
Feeling resentful of your weaknesses? Try looking at them through the lens of this verse.
Last post was the first of a mini-series of verses that have had the greatest influence on my life as a follower of Jesus, beginning with James 1:5-8. Now I want to turn to First Corinthians 10:13: “No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will …
Do you ever feel like you could use a jumpstart? Or a reboot? Sometimes I wish I could just “unplug and re-plug” my brain. Or maybe press the reset button. Unfortunately, that’s not an option, but I want to share with you one of my favorite Bible passages—one that suggests a way we can reboot. …
I’ve never been a big sports fan… I do follow the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which I feel should count as a sport—it has aired on ESPN, after all—but other than that, I’ve always found it more appealing to play sports than to watch them. Being rather un-athletic, even playing sports has been on a …
Working in a craft store was fun—fun and a little dangerous! I enjoyed interacting with the customers, hearing about and sometimes helping with their ideas. Seeing the latest crafting tools and supplies; learning about new techniques—my creative side was like a kid in a candy store! That’s where it gets dangerous: those supplies, techniques, and …
“I’ve got a new name, can you guess what it is?” I didn’t need to see my friend’s face; the phone line transmitted her delight. There was silence for a beat as I pieced together clues; “Granny?” I ventured hopefully. “Yes!—I’m going to be a Nana!” I felt such joy for my friend. We’d been …
Lately I’ve been watching a lot of videos on minimalism, decluttering, and organizing.* (I’m on a bit of a journey ! ) One of the tips that really clicked with me was to recognize the stuff I have kept for my “fantasy self”. Example: art supplies. I like to draw. I’m not very good at …