Toddle

Toddle

A few nights ago as I laid in bed, I wondered with God about the ways I noticed His activity. I considered metaphors from the past week that pointed to the spiritual journey. I fell asleep, but woke up in the middle of the night continuing to ponder with God. A...
Suscipe

Suscipe

I begin 2026 feeling a bit off-kilter. Although I engaged deep reflective Scripture reading through December, anticipating the birth of Jesus, the last few weeks have felt a bit “off.” As I explore this unease, words like discombobulated, unsettled, and disorientated...
Good

Good

Reflecting on the shepherds in the nativity story increases my wonder of God. From all the possible people to choose to be the first to hear of the birth of Jesus, God chose shepherds. After the magnificent sight of the angelic host, these unassuming individuals went...
Shepherd

Shepherd

During this Advent season leading to Christmas, I find myself contemplating the different people in the nativity story. The shepherds capture my attention. I marvel that these humble ordinary folks were the first to receive God’s proclamation of the birth of...
Praise

Praise

Do we pause to praise the Lord for His goodness and grace in our everyday endeavors? I hope so. We thank God when appointments go smoothly and conversations promote connection. When our homes have heat and our stomachs feel satiated, gratitude comes easily. We thank...