Today is the National Day of Prayer. Confession: I totally forgot about it. It's always the first Thursday in May, and I almost always forget (until the morning of). As I reflect on what this day is about, it's easy to look around and be discouraged by the state of our country. We need more … Continue reading A Symphony of Hallelujahs and Heart Prayers
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On the Other Side of Rely
Last September I was able to sneak away for five days to visit family and friends in the Pacific Northwest. As I sat on that Edmonds-Kingston ferry, the one I used to travel so often, I found myself lost in my thoughts. And not in a good way. I was swirling and whirling into frustration … Continue reading On the Other Side of Rely
The Lord’s Prayer: A Paraphrase
This week, as part of our Wonderstruck bible study homework, we were to spend time paraphrasing The Lord's Prayer in our own words. I love to paraphrase scripture, digging into the Greek and Hebrew definitions, and reflecting on what the verses mean to me. Here is what I came up with... Our Creative Author and … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer: A Paraphrase
Expectant Prayer
It's a new year. A new beginning. A fresh start. I know a lot of people hate "New Year's Resolutions", but I love taking the time to look ahead and set some goals for the upcoming year. Honestly, many of mine are similar to the ones I had last year. But it's a great time to … Continue reading Expectant Prayer
My Race to Run 