When God Redeems Our Hurts

When God Redeems Our Hurts

Oh, Hannah, why are you crying? Why aren’t you eating? And why are you so upset? Am I not of more worth to you than ten sons? (1 Samuel 1-MSG)   He didn’t understand. A loving husband, he reassured her of his devotion and cast aside the expectations of the day. But...
When God Redeems Our Hurts

Living Intentionally Grateful

Greeting me with a smile, my friend announced with conviction, “I think I should focus on the positive things. I need to be more grateful for the good that is happening.” Considering the discussion, I began imagining what it might be like if we—God’s...
When God Redeems Our Hurts

Living Fully Ordinary

I don’t have a bucket list and I never make New Year’s resolutions. While my intrepid husband conquers mountains, launches himself from the safe confines of an airplane, or explores the waters in which bull sharks thrive; I curl up contentedly on the sofa with the dog...
When God Redeems Our Hurts

The Little Things

His pockets were hanging heavy–pulling at the waistband of the aqua swim shorts. Shells nearly burst through the white netting as his small legs carried him along the water’s edge—taking him first in one direction and then another like the miniature sanderlings...