To complete my first devotional, Earth Psalms (you can find it half off at Barnes & Noble for the holiday season), I collaborated with writer and editor Karin Stock Buursma. Karin was a pure delight to work with. But I have to admit, I held my breath a little to see how she felt about …
I’m excited to show you a sample devotional from my new book, Earth Psalms, available October 4. Click here for this sneak peek. I love the way the Earth Psalms devotional is set up. While I wrote the earth psalms, Karin Buursma collaborated with me and wrote the enrichment sections. There are three sections that …
In the past month, we have had many reasons to give thanks to the Lord. We have seen how God can make His plan known and work quickly to get things done when we surrender our will to Him. The issue is always whether we trust enough to obey. Our trust was tested recently when …
An excerpt from Earth Psalms, available October 4: From the depths of the sea to the far reaches of space are countless blessings the Lord offers you. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes, ears, and heart to receive what God has for you. We all live in unique places. I am fortunate enough …
An excerpt from Earth Psalms, available October 4: From the microscopic complexities of an atom to the immense, expanding universe with nebulae, black holes, and galaxies, God shows His power and majesty, His attention to detail, and His great and unfailing love for us. I’ve never had a close encounter with something that could kill …
An excerpt from Earth Psalms, available October 4: Writers of the Bible taught lessons through all aspects of the natural world, including plants and animals, reptiles and insects. King David used metaphors of sheep and pastures. Solomon wrote proverbs about sparrows and dogs, pigs and vipers, ants, hyraxes, locusts, and lizards. I’ve loved animals since …
An excerpt from Earth Psalms, available October 4: I hope this book will encourage you to look at the world God created and search for the subtle messages that will expand your love for Him and your desire for a closer relationship with Him. So lean in, look more closely at the treasure trove, and …
An excerpt from Earth Psalms, available October 4: When I was a girl, my family traveled, camped, and explored God’s creation. I tried to do the same with my children. It’s in my DNA, so the idea of writing earth psalms as worship to the Lord sprang from my heart. Once I started, I couldn’t …