David responded to Absalom’s attack by sending his mighty fighting men to defend the throne. he speaks clearly about how his traitor son Absalom is to be treated…
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Tradition tells us that David wrote Psalm 62 in the middle of devastating heartbreak. His son, Absalom, rebelled against his father, plotting to take his throne. When David turned to trusted friends for help, he learned that they had joined his beloved son Absalom in his betrayal. David could trust no one….
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Last week I introduced our new series, A Steadfast Woman in a Shifting World. We got a bird’s eye view of Psalm 62 where David, anointed King of Israel, declares his absolute trust that God is his Rock, Rest, Rescue, and Refuge…
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Some people who love me questioned why I put myself through such an emotional ringer in order to write Treasures in Darkness. My theology compels me to lean into the pain in order to offer help and hope to others. God promised Abraham that God would bless him and he in turn would be a blessing to others…
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Many times I had to force myself to stop crying so that I could keep writing, not just because of the memory of God’s sweet love but also as I stepped back into those early years of grief. I sometimes cried out, “Lord, this is more than I can bear. I can’t do this. Please take this task from me.” And God smiled as He held me tightly in His grip…
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Sometimes all we can see is the crisis at hand. We pray for relief and often miss the treasures in the darkness God sends to help turn our hearts toward Him. I almost missed a priceless treasure in the middle of this chaos that helped me walk a steady path when the twins’ birth moved the earth beneath my feet…
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Just when we thought it was safe to relax and revel in the birth of our little grandbabies, death knocked on our door. Late at night Heidi called for us to come stay with their children while Greg and she rushed to the hospital. Abigail was very sick, diagnosed with a life-threatening infection. Our tiny granddaughter…
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Some of the most tender and intimate moments Chuck and I have experienced happen when we are the most broken by life. Such times are opportunities to remove any pretense, tear off masks and be completely vulnerable. Those are the moments I have felt the most loved by my husband…
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The day I put my final manuscript for Treasures in Darkness in the mail, I reviewed the context of my life in which I wrote the book. I realized while the earth shifted beneath my feet, God held me steady through chaotic circumstances…
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I was 18-years-old and thought I was in love. My boyfriend was deployed to Germany and when he came home in December we wanted to get married. I would return to Germany with him. I announced my plans to my father (I chose this moment carefully - my mother was away on a retreat). Instead of putting his foot down and telling me absolutely not
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