“She did what she could.” —Mark 14:8 Some thought it was foolish. Others thought it was outlandishly extravagant. Perhaps others thought she should have done even more. Jesus simply said, “She did what she could.” In a single, whole-hearted gesture of worship, Mary anointed Jesus with an alabaster jar of extremely expensive perfume. That single flask was so valuable … More Monday Morning Musings: Do What You Can
Excerpt from Chapter 2 – Love, the Agent of Change “A Beautiful Waste” As I came to know God’s love for myself, I grew in the great pleasure of loving him and being loved by him. I enjoyed simply being with him so much that I often thought I must be doing something wrong. Almost … More The Key to His Heart Excerpt: “A Beautiful Waste”
“Jesus said to him, ‘If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!’” —John 21:22 It’s probably no surprise that as a writer, I also like to read. There are many writers who stir me. Many writers who inspire me. Those who move me. Those who compel … More Monday Morning Musings: Just Follow Jesus
Excitement filled the air. At long last it was time. It was my time. It was time to present an offering to the King. It was time to place the fruit of my labor–my very best efforts–before him. The King himself had commissioned this gift. It was the very best I had to offer. I worked … More Imperfect!
“Set your heart on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not earthly things.” –Col. 3:1-2 It’s easy to look down. It’s easy to focus on circumstances. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and anxious. It’s easy to become lost in the swirl of negativity that so … More Monday Morning Musings: Look Up
Well, after years of praying and pondering over the stuff swirling in my heart; after more prophetic words than I can count about “the book” I was supposed to write (not to mention lots of random comments from complete strangers); after lots and lots of late nights writing, praying, researching, rewriting, and writing some more; and … More Book Release: The Key to His Heart
When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.” –Psalm 27:8 NKJV I’d sung the song dozens of times before. But this time was different. This time as I sang the words, I was no longer sure the words were true. This time, there was one line that hit … More Monday Morning Musings: Seeking His Face
This hasn’t been my favorite week. I’ve gone through an awful lot of tissue. My heart has been heavy. Personal setbacks and disappointments have abounded, as well as heartache on a much larger scale. On top of that, I’ve been feeling pretty cruddy physically. Sounds like a great recipe for a pity party, doesn’t it? I … More A Little Perspective Check
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. –Phil.1:6 Confidence doesn’t come easily to me. In fact, I spent way too much of my life believing I wasn’t able to do much of anything. But I finally found something … More Monday Morning Musings: My Confidence
Be still and know that I am God. –Psalm 46:10 I’ve written on this verse before. I’ll write on it again. I could ponder it every day for the rest of my life and never get to the bottom of it. That’s because it doesn’t have a bottom. It’s not about finding the end. It’s not about a beginning, either. … More Monday Morning Musings: Be Still and Know
I’m confronted every time I log into my own blog. It’s right there at the top–a declaration of the blog’s purpose … Simple Faith: Living life and loving Jesus in the beauty of simplicity. It sounds good. And, in fact, it is good … When it’s true. But often it isn’t. While that craving for simplicity is … More Simple Faith?
This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” —Jer. 6:16 I’m going back to my roots. There has been so much emphasis in this season on the “new … More Monday Morning Musings: Ancient Paths
“I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” –2 Samuel 24:24 I’ve been engaged in a tug-of-war. But I knew I would lose even before the battle began. He’s bigger than me. He’s stronger than me. He’s wiser than me. And he knows what’s best for me. … More A Fragrant Offering
Cindy’s note: This is the introduction to a book I wrote last year, so it is a little longer than most of my posts. The book will be released next month. Stay tuned for more info soon! The key to his heart It was a Sunday afternoon about six years ago, but I remember it like it was … More The Key To His Heart
The corner of the coffee table was digging painfully into my knee. My left arm was completely numb. My right arm, contorted at an unnatural angle, was well on its way to the same state. My neck was stiff; my back and feet ached. I was beginning to sweat … No, I wasn’t engaged in a torturous … More Uncomfortably Close
I had been sitting on the shore soaking up the sun for long enough. It was nice on the beach. I had everything I needed to be content and comfortable–a soft blanket, a protective umbrella, great books and great food. I even had a lot of great company. Together we basked in the warmth of the sun. Together … More The Wave
Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. –Amos 3:7 We know in part and we prophesy in part. –1 Cor. 13:9 Your plans are emerging. We see, yet we don’t. We know, but not in full. Unveiling and unfolding; Revealing and beholding. The unseen, will be … More Emerge and Converge
This is a different kind of post for me. I don’t usually blog about blogging, but I’m processing through some things and seeking input. I have a button on my blog that says “I’m a Faithful Blogger.” But am I? The button is from a site for Christian bloggers. I saw it on another blog so I checked … More A Faithful Blogger?
“For you, normal would be a tragic loss of potential.” The words came from a strange source–a television show I had never seen before–but I knew their true Source. I had been musing about what it would be like to embrace a nice “normal” life. You know–be content with a nice little job, a nice little … More When Normal is Over
We’ve all seen the reports in the sports section. An athlete competes in a race and achieves their “personal best.” It’s not a world record. It’s not usually even a regional record. Sometimes it’s not even a school or meet record–it’s just that particular person’s best effort to date. And because it is that person’s … More Personal Best
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