Remember THIS When You Need to Fight the Drift

Remember THIS When You Need to Fight the Drift

I'm learning a lot about running lately—not because I've been running myself, but because several of my sons have been training for marathons and relays, and I overhear them as they compare notes. It goes without saying that the point of the race is to finish, and, with solid training beforehand and good effort on… Continue reading Remember THIS When You Need to Fight the Drift

Why You Should Pray a Psalm Every Day

Pray a Psalm Every Day

Sunday Scripture I don't recall exactly when I realized that I was missing the melody of the psalms in my daily life, but I decided to correct the situation by praying through the psalms. Now, twenty-something days into the practice, I'm grateful, because the practice of praying a psalm every day is opening up my… Continue reading Why You Should Pray a Psalm Every Day

Trusting God for a Secure Landing on Solid Ground

God's faithfulness in the past assures me that no matter what I bring to him in the future, he is competent and present and more than willing to catch me.

"Okay if I take the kids over to the playground?" I asked my daughter-in-law. "They'd love it!" she answered with a smile, settling into her lawn chair with a good book, and so I grabbed two small hands, and, together, we walked the short distance to the swings and slides. Almost-Five knew the ropes, but… Continue reading Trusting God for a Secure Landing on Solid Ground