Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth. – Eph 5:8-9 Driving slow in the fast lane, noisy chewing, nails on a chalkboard, blocking the grocery store aisle while talking, incorrect mask usage. We all have things that irritate us and trigger reactions that are over theContinue reading “Unwashed”
Category Archives: Lent
Driving Out
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent March 11, 2021 Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute, and when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke and the crowds were amazed. – Luke 11:14 As soon as we hear the tell-tale rumble coming down the street, we must run out toContinue reading “Driving Out”
Shards of Glass
This post was written as a part of a series on “Praying When It’s Hard” on https://beckyeldredge.com/intothedeep/ Our 1-year-old has obtained the height and just enough dexterity to reach above his head and swipe at things on the kitchen counter. Surprises come raining down: a sleeve of crackers, a banana, a full cup of water.Continue reading “Shards of Glass”
Capturing Joy
Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” -Mark 9:5-7 We are isolated. Yet ourContinue reading “Capturing Joy”
Whole Hearted
Wednesday of the First Week in LentEven now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart for I am gracious and merciful. – Joel 2:12-13 More than two weeks ago, our daughter Clare came home from preschool with a shoebox full of “kindness notes” (also known as Valentines). For two weeks, she hasContinue reading “Whole Hearted”