Realistically Hopeful

Hebrews 10:23  “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Just like many of you, if you would have told me when we entered 2020 that within 3 months I would be in the place that I am now, I wouldn’t have believed you. Like I...

Good Soil

Matthew 13:21 “But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.” I used to garden with my mom. When I was a little girl we’d buy all sorts of seeds from this flower shop and I’d...

Two Ears, One Mouth

Proverbs 1:5 “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.”  ​​SMLXL Let’s break this down. If we read this properly, then one of the things that stands out in this verse is that “the wise listen.” Say whaaaaaaaaat? Not only...

We Won’t Waste

Ephesians 5:16-17 “Mak(e) the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” ​​SMLXL   Easier said than done, right? Our life is so short, so fleeting, pretty much a vapor. As we spend...

He’s a God with a Plan

Jeremiah 29:10-11 “I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised… I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out — plans to take care of you, not to abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.”    ​​SMLXL   God’s got this. He’s got everything...

When We Come Home

Luke 15:20 “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” ​​SMLXL   Jesus forgives us, can you believe it? Have you ever heard the story of the...