Palm Sunday

Yesterday was Palm Sunday, a day we remember as the day Jesus rode on a donkey into Jerusalem to signify His coming, not as a conquering war king to overthrow the Roman government, but as the Prince of Peace. As I continue to think about Palm Sunday, I can't help but think of how purposeful...

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The house of the Lord

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1 When does worship begin? What does worship look like? These are rather thought-provoking questions, right? The first verse of Psalm 122 gives us, I believe, a glimpse of the answers. This psalm of David reveals much...

Failing, failing, all the time

Every day I fail. I fail as a Christian, as a person, as a woman, as a friend, a wife, a mother. I fail to be kind, considerate, and loving. I fail to be humble and hold my tongue. What about you, Friend? Do you feel like a failure, too? Failure can be demoralizing. It...

Finding myself in a dark place

The promise of spring hangs in the air. The sun glints off the snow, and the black-capped chickadee lands on the feeder outside my window. The sound of my children's voices rings throughout the house, yet somehow I am alone. Several attempts at getting together with friends over the past several months has failed, each...