“Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.”— Matthew 6:12 (KJV) We have prayed those words most of our lives. We have recited them in church, whispered them beside hospital beds, and taught them to children long before they understood what a trespass actually meant. Recently, however, I have been sitting … Continue reading Forgive Us Our Trespasses: The Weight We Were Never Meant to Carry
There’s something I’ve been thinking about lately — not just watching in the world, but noticing in everyday life, in relationships, in leadership, and even in myself. It’s this simple truth: when pressure hits, what comes out of us reveals what has been living inside of us. The Bible speaks to this clearly. Jesus said … Continue reading Red Flags: What Comes Out Was Already In
Yesterday, we survived a snowstorm like we haven’t seen in years. The wind howled, the snow fell relentlessly, and everything felt unsettled and intense. But this morning, I woke up to something completely different — stillness. My backyard is covered in untouched white, except for tiny creature footprints scattered across the snow. I find myself … Continue reading When your Head Aches, Listen
There’s an old-school R&B song that plays in my head from time to time, especially on days when I’m moving too fast or forgetting the sound of my own breath. The lyrics go: "Mama used to say, take your time, young man.Mama used to say, don’t you rush to get old.Mama used to say, take … Continue reading “Mama Used to Say”: Remembering Lillie’s Legacy in Every Line
Some seasons of life teach you how to speak up and fight. Other seasons teach you how to be quiet and wait. I am learning that both require courage, but the second lesson is often the harder one. There is something deeply humbling about being in a moment you cannot control, watching circumstances unfold that … Continue reading Standing Still When Life Isn’t Fair
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19 There are moments in life when you realize you are no longer preparing—you are becoming. The plans you once wrote in notebooks, whispered in prayers, and postponed for “someday” begin asking for movement instead of permission. … Continue reading Blooming Lilies: When a New Chapter Opens
VULNERABILITY: A Truth I Wrote Nine Years Ago, and Still Need Today (Originally drafted April 16, 2016 – revised December 2025) “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32 I found this post sitting silently in my drafts folder on WordPress, dated April 16, 2016—just a few months … Continue reading LIFE: Is There an APP For That? – 9th Edition
RECOGNIZE GAME: Seeing What God Has Placed in You — and in Others “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.” — Proverbs 18:16 (KJV) I was reading a report after my son’s basketball game this past Tuesday — and like any proud mom, I was scanning to see how … Continue reading LIFE: Is There an APP For That? – 8th Edition
ACCOUNTABILITY: Doing Your Part Helps Everyone Succeed “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls…” — Hebrews 13:17 (KJV) This week, I missed a deadline — something I pride myself on meeting.Lesson plans, reports, updates . . . they all matter more than we often realize. … Continue reading LIFE: Is There an APP For That? – 7th Edition
When Jesus Has to Work It Out — and When We’re Called to Help Him Out “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 There’s an old song that says, “Jesus can work it out.” The lyrics paint a familiar picture — bills due, money … Continue reading LIFE: Is There an APP For That? – 6th Edition
