I love how God created us for community. He put us in families, churches, neighborhoods, and other relationships. But community isn’t always easy. It takes effort and time. It takes commitment and sacrifice. But that’s what makes community worth it. There are some communities you don’t really have a choice in. You didn’t pick the…
Every few months the ladies of my Sunday school class have to pick what we’re going to study next. Sometimes it’s hard to choose! Walking into a book store or browsing online can be overwhelming. How do we choose books and Bible study tools that will encourage our women to grow in godliness? We must…
I’m one of those people who gets a new calendar in August instead of January. Since I transitioned from school to teaching to homeschooling, following the school year calendar makes sense to me. August is a time to evaluate how the year is going so far, set new goals, and get used to a new…
I meet with a small group of women once a month to eat, talk, pray, and discuss a book (either a book of the Bible or a book on a Christian living topic). We take the summers off from our formal study time, but still try to get together to just hang out. Last summer…
Today, Lee and I are celebrating our tenth anniversary. Most celebrations are about change. We celebrate graduations, new jobs, and birthdays. You change from student to graduate. From one position to a new position. From being 15 years old to 16 years old (or 29 to 30). But anniversaries celebrate sameness. You are congratulated for…
I’m just going to be honest, the contemplative writers aren’t my favorite. The mystics. The poets. The feel-ers. I get lost in the imagery and similes. I skim the repetitive and verbose. I like writers who answer questions more than those who ask questions. But maybe I’m turning the pages too quickly. I’m spending so…
