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 …
It’s been a few weeks, and we’re still moving in. Hills of boxes in the garage await opening when storage cabinets arrive. We keep purging – books, furniture, mementos. Empty, flattened boxes now outnumber the full ones, but we have forty-seven years of accumulation to prune. A few rooms look like home: our bedroom, living …
We’ve moved several times over the years, but it’s been fifteen years since our last change of address. I’ve been pushing to move for a year. As we get older, and Rick’s Parkinson’s advances, we need to be in a one-story home. No more stairs. No more steep hills that keep us house-bound (except for …
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 …
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 …
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last, but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Proverbs 31:30 Our culture values physical beauty. We pay a hefty price for losing weight. I’ll bet you can name six companies and weight-loss products that promise you’ll lose ten pounds in a week and have …
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:8-9 There are people all over the world, in our country, our towns and neighborhoods, who need help, who need a voice. We live in …