Sometimes, we just don’t want to read the Bible. I have friends, both close and mere acquaintance, who don’t read the Bible. Does that sound so very odd? Well, in the context of our culture, not really. But what about in the context of the church? Still not quite odd, many sit in evangelical pews and sing hymns both old and […]
A Thoughtful Tuesday
Rise and Shine? Not with Liz Curtis Higgs!
I am tired of “You got this!” devotionals and “Shine, girl!” platitudes and “Do ya hear me sis?” pep talks. Cut the chit chat and worthless vanity, give me the word and the Spirit and the character of God! How can a daughter of Christ expect to grow in the knowledge of grace and of the love of Christ and […]
Books I Read in 2024
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A Grief Observed – C. S. Lewis
I have loved C. S. Lewis’ writing since childhood. The Chronicles of Narnia fueled much of my imagination (as little of it as I have) and Mere Christianity informed my college years rather thoughtfully. If we become what we read, then I’m a Narnian and I belong in Aslan’s country. In my search over the years for the best that literature has […]
Pleasures of an Ordinary Monday
The front screen door creaks with that beautiful summery sound of youthful bodies bounding from cool indoors to the hot adventures of the outside air. I’ve just finished the first of hopefully many literature lessons and reading-buddy hours with a young girl from my church. Two mugs sit contentedly on my counter, the dregs of warm tea and happy companionship […]
Reflections on 1 Samuel 30
I wish I could just stay with the baggage. Singleness comes with many blessings and many hardships. Of late my struggle has been the almost viscerally overwhelming task of remaining behind with the baggage while also riding out to battle. I have to keep and maintain a home, a healthy food routine, and sustainable sleep habits while also charging out […]
Let Me Be a Woman
I’ve enjoyed Elisabeth Elliot’s writing since my junior high years when I first read Through Gates of Splendor. I even grew in my appreciation of her writing after reading the first of two biographies about her written by Ellen Vaughn. She lived an interesting life from an early age that contributed greatly to her writing style. I was recently told to […]
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23
I’ve grown up in evangelical churches where pastors reminded the congregation frequently that we are sheep. Sheep are stupid they say, sheep need so much help, they can’t do anything for themselves. This is absolutely true, I don’t disagree with the comparison. Jesus even calls his people sheep in the New Testament. But have you ever read Psalm 23 while […]
Reflections From an Airport Part II
The unique beauty of college is that it creates space for quickly deep relationships, especially with fellow students who are Believers. These can be soul-satisfying relationships. They aren’t always that beautiful, but some of my best friends came from my college days. No other aspect of life really compares with college. You may simply have to acknowledge that friendships may […]
Reflections From an Airport Part I
Have you ever been told that God is not your side-kick? I actually haven’t. But someone should have told me that a long time ago. The last six months shifted the paradigm of my plans for the future. I simply can’t plan anything anymore. While that statement does not ring true completely literally, long-term plans of any kind have failed […]