I have a pretty good idea what my strengths are. You probably know yours too. We might never broadcast our talents to the world, but part of knowing ourselves is understanding how we are wired and being confident in our gifts.
Hopefully, we’re not like those tone-deaf people who were convinced they were going to win American Idol because nobody ever had the heart to tell them they couldn’t sing. But we all have skills and abilities that are helpful and useful.
Inside: Gideon asked God for three signs, and God performed a miracle each time. Keep reading to find out why—and what happened next. I meant to write this post last year, when my word for the year was strength. I’ve actually been thinking about it for much longer than that,…
Inside: What the sunrise teaches us about God’s glory and presence, even during seasons when it’s hard to feel Him with us. Last winter, when the sun rose later and I was able to get outside to run before the break of dawn, I noticed something interesting. Dawn comes every morning,…
Eight years ago this week, I sent my first post out into the blogosphere. So much has happened—in my life, in our country, in the world—since then. It’s almost incomprehensible, if I try to think about it all. A blogger friend recently celebrated her seventh anniversary by posting excerpts from her…
When I think of seeing my dad in heaven, I imagine a joyful reunion with much laughter. I imagine he may have a new joke or two, or perhaps want to show me some really fascinating aspects of heaven that nobody would have ever thought of here. Maybe we’d talk…
Finding my fall rhythm after my girls go back to school is always a challenge. This year, it’s been especially tricky, though I can’t put my finger on exactly why. I’m getting things done, but something is off inside. I can feel it acutely, but other than naming a few…