Not long ago I had a downed website, which was so very frustrating. And in light of the world's problems, this type of technical issue can't compare. And yet, it's personal to me, it was costing me money and causing me to disappoint people. I was upset and feeling helpless. So I'm reminded of [Read More]
Art and Faith
In the Morning, Lord
The mornings have meaning, don't they? The start of a new day... the promise of what the next 24 hours holds... and just the thought that you can go to bed at night and put your troubles away because in the morning the sun will rise and your situation may look differently. I like the thought of [Read More]
The True Meaning of Home
We spend a lot of time on the concept of home. We try to find the right house, invite over friends, or spend time with family. We decorate. We might even search out long-lost family members. Family today is created in a variety of ways. But even as our definitions of family have changed, the [Read More]
What Does It Really Mean to Be Still?
I hear the words “be still” said a lot by people as a reminder to quiet this world we are in, quiet the social media voices, quiet the well-meaning people giving us advice, and sometimes, quiet our own thoughts in order to hear God’s voice. The world can be an all-too noisy and fast-paced [Read More]
Making a Joyful Noise
“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.” Psalm 98:4 (KJV) This verse reminds me to celebrate God’s blessings. If I’m being honest, my prayers are often about requests, which is okay because He does want to hear everything that is on our minds. But I also want to thank Him in my prayers and make a [Read More]