This is one of those weeks when I am trying to mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually regroup—and have fun doing so. So I’m taking it easy on myself and setting realistic expectations (instead of my usual desire to proverbially build…
Trust
Trust is earned. God has earned it. When He says He will, He does. When He says He won’t, He doesn’t. When He says, “always,” He means it. When He says, “trust me,” you can! “Trust in the Lord with…
Sure, I’ll Clean Your Bathroom
I love to clean bathrooms (seriously)—at someone else’s house. I love to fanatically organize clothes, closets, or storage boxes—at someone else’s house. And, I’m sad to confess, I love to fix what’s wrong—in someone else’s life. Maybe it’s the way…
Receiving and Giving Comfort
On Tuesday afternoon, while working upstairs in my home office, I overheard my mom making several phone calls to promise prayer for, offer comfort to, and encourage several women who had recently lost their husbands. She understands. She gets it.…
Grandma’s Guide to Personal Bible Study
One of the questions I am asked most often is about how to have devotions. People are often told that they should have daily devotions, but they are not taught how to have them. The way I have chosen to…