Exalt

Exalt

by | Feb 2, 2026 | Child-like, Exalt, Praise, Worship

I turned “Kids Sing Praise” on the electronic device. Ellie and I played around the room and then she stopped, held up both arms and said, “Dance.” With joy, I swung her into my arms and we moved throughout the space to the musical beat of...
Toddle

Toddle

by | Jan 19, 2026 | Balance, Unsteady, Waddle, Walk

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

by | Jan 5, 2026 | Love, Surrender, Yield

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

by | Dec 22, 2025 | Christmas, Good, Shepherd

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

by | Dec 9, 2025 | Christmas, Shepherd, Staff

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...