Jesus at the Grocery Store + More “Pennies”

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.  Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”  Ephesians 5:19-20 I’d like to put the world on pause today.  Keep my three-year-old cuddly in his footy […]

I Am Thankful for . . . Friends Who Show Me How to Pray

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”       I Thessalonians 5:16-18 On days like this one, I am apt to say, “What a beautiful day!”  Sometimes, I say it out of immense gratitude to God.  Lots of times I say it with an […]

Wing Dance

“ ‘. . . You will make me full of joy in Your presence.’ ”                                                                                            —Acts 2:28 (NKJV) This morning didn’t start differently than any other morning.  I awoke early, made my older son’s lunch, and got him to school on time.  Now, I’m feeding my little one diced strawberries in the breakfast nook.  As […]