Time for an Intermission
I am well acquainted with intermissions — at our Austin Symphony Orchestra’s recent event, the broadway musical that was hilarious AND serious, and this will date me — the outdoor drive-in theaters. We could get a snack or have a restroom break or just to simply have a good ole’ stretch. I’ve had my fair…
Giant Slayer Training Starts in the Fields
David was the youngest of eight brothers, a shepherd boy armed with nothing more than a sling, some stones, and a whole lot of confidence in his God. To most, he was just an errand boy — delivering bread and cheese to the real warriors. But what his brothers didn’t see — and what Goliath…
I Gotchu!
I’ve heard it plenty at the drive-thru window. “I gotchu!” the voice says cheerfully. Then I get home and — surprise! — my fries are missing. Nope. You didn’t “got me” at all. Curious, I looked it up. Webster’s says, “I gotchu” means loyalty, friendship, and protection through hard times. Sounds reassuring, right? But let’s…
Trusting God in the Waiting
On Wednesday nights, there is no need to wait for dinner – our church offers us a delicious family meal. Last Wednesday night’s meal included the salad bar and chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, and green beans. Yum! Between our church’s family meal and my Heavenly Father’s daily bread – all I need to…
Unshakable Faith
We’re living in a mighty shaky world, aren’t we? The ground beneath us shifts with every headline, phone call, or unexpected twist. Just when we think we’ve got our footing, life throws a curveball. But there’s one way to stand firm when everything around us feels like it’s unraveling — we keep our eyes on…
The Power of Prayer: A Call to Action for Our Nation
Today, May 1st, marks the National Day of Prayer in America — a tradition older than America itself. Even before we had our Declaration of Independence, we had prayer. Before liberty rang from the mountains, it rose first from the hearts of men and women humbling themselves before God. This past Monday, Carl and I,…
YOU-Turns
We all know what a U-turn is — that moment when we realize we’re heading the wrong direction, and the only option is to turn around. (And maybe pray no one’s watching when we make it an extra-wide turn.) But have you ever thought about the YOU-turns we need in life? The ones where we…
“Let There Be Light (In My Closet — And My Life)”
For four years, I lived with a closet light that barely did its job.My ceilings soar over 11 feet high, so changing a bulb isn’t exactly a hop-skip-and-jump kind of thing. But the bulb wasn’t burned out — it was just pitifully dim. I could barely tell navy from black without holding things up to…
Spiritual Doula: From Death to Life
A dear friend recently told me she had the privilege of standing backstage at our church as several precious souls — young and old — were preparing to be baptized. She said, “I felt like a spiritual doula… standing witness as they passed from death to life.” Her words stirred something deep in me. I’ve…
Truly at Peace
If you’re a follower of the news, then nothing in this blog will surprise you. You’ve seen the chaos, heard the shouting, and felt the weight of the dismay blanketing our world. And if you’re not a news follower — well, you just might be living in a sweet spot of God’s amazing grace in…