He is My Good Father
A woman’s voice crackled over the school intercom. “Please send Rosann Strickland to the office for early release.” The words…
God’s Love Song
I loved connecting with Rosann and am especially touched by her desire for God’s children to recognize and revel…
Lessons from the Grief of Job (Part 3)
At first glance, Job seems to be at the center of his own story— a man marked by immense suffering and loss. However, a closer…
Lessons from the Grief of Job (Part 2)
Job’s grief is possibly the most devastating in the Bible. His story is heart-wrenching—a man who lost everything. While…
Lessons from the Grief of Job (Part 1)
Reading the book of Job is a deeply moving experience. His grief feels almost tangible as he endures the loss of…
Lessons from the Grief of David
David's grief journey is a testament of faith and resilience. In 1 Samuel, we witness a deeply emotional moment between David and…
Lessons from the Grief of Hagar
Have you ever wondered, “How will I survive this grief?”Grief means “heartbreak caused by loss.” It feels like sinking into a dark, hopeless…
Lessons from the Grief of Jeremiah
Have you ever wondered, “How will I survive this grief?”Grief means “heartbreak caused by loss.” It feels like sinking into a dark, hopeless…
All Kinds of Grief
Mention the word “grief” and we typically think about our response to the death of a loved one. But if you have lived and…
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
Almighty God orchestrates the celestial dance with divine precision, gliding the sun across the sky in a metronomic rhythm. His…
God Adds the Extra to Our Ordinary
Building God a temple was a noble project; however, David had another God-commissioned job—fighting the Lord's battles…
I Will Sing the Praises of the Name of the Lord Most High
In the movie The Lion King, the king's brother Scar has little chance of ever ruling over the Pride Lands because the king's cub son Simba is…
Don't Cross That Bridge!
Not all bridges are meant to be crossed. Some are beaten up, others are unfinished. Most bridges bring delight, whether to…
Tell the Nations What He Has Done
The sweet, honey-loving bear in the English tale “Winnie the Pooh” has a forgetful mind. He often forgets where he has placed…
I Will Awaken the Dawn
Andrew Murray, in his book Abiding in Christ, teaches discerning insights on living day by day. He compares the “morning hour” to the…
Engaging the Heart of God
I met Darci Steiner through her book, Beauty Beyond the Thorns - Discovering Gifts in Suffering. As I read her story, I thought, “I must…
Preparing the Nursery
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a mom, a teacher, and a coordinator of others who care for children, it is to think ahead. The needs…
Sand Timers
I teach small children, and one of the hardest things for them to truly understand, at least in the adult sense, is time. We…
Through His Eyes
A few weeks after my daughter was born, I had settled into that my-sleep-is-entirely-composed-of-two-hour-naps exhaustion…
The Right of Naming
Naming a child. What a wonderful task! And what a tricky one sometimes. The name we choose will likely be part of our child’s identity…