How are you expectant? I can remember a time when I was expectant. The memory of it is significant because it was unlike anything I had ever done or experienced before. I was traveling to India to meet the parents of the man I later married. I had never been there. I didn’t know the language and was not very well informed about the culture. As I prepared to go, I wondered what it would be like. I wondered if his family would like me. I wondered if I would fit in. You can be e

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, all that is within me, bless thy holy name, Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget  all his benefits - who forgives…who heals…who redeems…who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good as long as you live. Ps 103:1-5 This is one of my favorite psalms. It tells us to bless and not to forget. We are to remember. When does forgetting begin for you? It often happens sooner than I would like! I sometimes forget to look

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I was a radio show host during my college years. The memory of it popped into my mind as I thought about the word engage . We called our...

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An icy cold drink on a hot day. A cool breeze at the summit of a long hike. A clear kitchen countertop to greet you. An encouraging word...

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The word notice is worth taking note of. It is gentle yet has the potential to change everything. My children sometimes tease me about my...

I like the word "arise." It reminds me of the dawn of a new day, Easter, and the promise of life. It also reminds me of the importance of...

To linger is to continue or stay longer. To linger is to lengthen your attention, focus, or experience. I love the word linger. Your...

Delight is a joy you experience. It comes in a sunrise, a sunset, or innumerable moments between. Delight comes in things you can count...