It was just a little rainbow

  Do you have something special, something tangible, that God has given you to remind you of His promises to you? In the Old Testament, God often gave His people tangible reminders—stones of remembrance, fringes on their clothing, special furnishings in the...

The Gift I Never Wanted

  Last week I received a gift–a precious gift, one that I will always treasure. But a gift that I never wanted. My parents made the trip from Wisconsin down to the Missouri Ozarks for a quick visit. On the day they arrived, I found a bag on my bed. Before I...

Telling God to be Quiet

As parents, we’ve all had that moment when our child does something wrong, but it’s so funny we have to swallow our laughter as we correct the behavior. This has been happening at my daycare the past few weeks. I have a sweet little girl (we’ll call...

Three Life Lessons from a Mud Run

  Last weekend, my cousin and I ran the Tough Mudder race in Sedalia, Missouri. (I know, I know…I run a daycare all week, and then run in the mud on the weekend. What can I say? I love keeping fit, and I love a challenge. Tough Mudder fits the bill!)...

When the Weak Hold Up the Strong

  I have a beautiful sister-in-law who also happens to be my pastor’s wife. She has struggled with serious health issues for years, and is now confined to her bed or wheelchair most of the time. Christie is only in her 30’s, but she has worked as a...

The Storm Within

I recently heard a fascinating story, told by my preacher-brother in a sermon. (I love listening to my younger brother preach, except when he uses embarrassing stories from our childhood as illustrations. Thankfully, this story was NOT about us!) In his book, The Good...

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