Did You Notice?

Did You Notice?

Have you heard the saying, “If that woulda been a snake, it woulda bit me”? That sums up how most of us travel through life and miss opportunities to offer help and encouragement to those hurting around us. Ellen Chauvin offered me an opportunity to share a few words with her readers about giving the gift of notice. I love Ellen, and her community is a joy to visit. It is an honor to have…

Anxiety of Living Distracted

Anxiety of Living Distracted

The story of Jesus’ friends, Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42), offers us an on-time word today. We often think of the slow pace of years gone by, but y’all this story fits our lives like a glove. Jesus’ friend struggled with anxiety too. But Martha was distracted with much serving. (vs 40) Do we fuss over the details too much? Do we live a distracted life?  How would you rewrite that verse to fit your…

Wool Thread

Unrealistic Expectations and Scratchy Wool Sweaters

I think there is a reason we are told to approach Jesus as a little child. There is a freedom in being uneducated in pomp and circumstance. With a child-like attitude, we come to Him with vulnerability and authenticity. Concerning ourselves with the rightness or the wrongness of our approach is far from our minds. When I began my writing journey, I knew so little about how to write. I had to google “blog” to…

God, Master Restorer

One Brave Woman and Her Healing

When Simon sat down for dinner, he must have been thrilled — proud — that Jesus was his star guest. What Simon learned in real-life experience that day is — when Jesus comes to dinner, the unexpected always happens. One brave woman knew her attendance would be scandalous. She ignored the stares and murmurs. Her heart was fixed on meeting the Restorer of her brokenness.  I would love for you to visit me over at…