Competence to Instruct
We were the early birds at our school. My friend was nicely put together, but I was not. Many a day, I came in with wet hair quickly scrunched in a ponytail.
Category: Devotionals
Taste and See What Happens
The smell of crackling turkey bacon drifts through the air. Fluffy, yellow scrambled eggs glisten in the sunlight. Sliced potatoes sizzle to a crisp in the iron skillet.
God’s Goodness isn’t a Roll of the Dice
“I sure hope he’s in a good mood.” Whether you’re a kid approaching a parent, a student meeting with a teacher, an employee approaching your boss, or a driver that just got pulled over for...
A Look in the Mirror
It’s interesting that in today’s Scripture, Paul is talking to a bunch of people who have already accepted the gift of salvation.
A Mustard Seed of Empathy
There is a small gold frame that sits on my desk, holding a plain white paper with this sentence typed on it: “If you can be anything, be kind.”
Surprisingly Down to Earth
People like being wise, strong, and rich. It’s a common, lofty pursuit when life is all about me apart from God.
Free Candy
Kids will be roaming our neighborhoods this afternoon. Some will be in costume. Others won’t. Families will be standing by as trick-or-treating takes place from door to door.
The Best Version of Yourself
As a parent of two elementary schoolers, we have lots of rules in our house. Some of them are created in wild and chaotic moments of parenting, including gems like “If you find old bacon in the car,...
Be and Become Grateful
How often do you say thanks? If you’re like me, you toss it around frequently, and often without thinking.