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Wabi-Sabi in the Word of God?

The other day, my parents, my two teens, and I enjoyed a sushi lunch at a Japanese restaurant in town. It was my first time there. Compared to some of the fancier restaurants with over-the-top decor, this place wasn’t as polished. The ambiance was relaxed. The vibe was laid-back. It felt like someone’s lived-in space, ...

Are You Content in Your Calling?

A few of us from my church are experiencing a hangover. Don’t be alarmed. We’re just dealing with the zombie-like state that comes from an intense week of volunteering at Vacation Bible School or VBS. All week, about 30 of us cut, glued, baked, organized, sang, played, narrated, learned, prayed, laughed, protected, and shared our lives ...

What Could Be Deeper than This?

This past week has been filled with “proud parent” moments for my husband and me. Our son accepted an offer from a fantastic university.Our daughter shared her testimony at church.We watched our son graduate high school, looking dapper in his black suit—while his sister emceed the event. And in all of it, we simply got to sit ...

Holy Week: Day 7—A Saturday That’s Silent

In this short series, we’ll spend a few minutes every day meditating on Jesus’ journey to the Cross. From Palm Sunday to Resurrection Day, this is a sacred week in the Christian calendar—a week that changed everything.  A Saturday That's Silent Read: Psalm 13 You may have heard the popular phrase, “It’s Friday. But Sunday’s coming.” That line beautifully ...

Holy Week: Day 6 — A Good Friday Reflection

  In this short series, we’ll spend a few minutes every day meditating on Jesus’ journey to the Cross. From Palm Sunday to Resurrection Day, this is a sacred week in the Christian calendar—a week that changed everything.  A Good Friday Reflection: It's Only By His Blood   Read: Matthew 27:1-50   That very first Good Friday began with a man ...

Holy Week: Day 5 – Crushed for Us, Surrendered to Him

In this short series, we’ll spend a few minutes every day meditating on Jesus’ journey to the Cross. From Palm Sunday to Resurrection Day, this is a sacred week in the Christian calendar—a week that changed everything.    Crushed for Us, Surrendered to Him   Read: Matthew 26:36-56    It’s a startlingly vulnerable picture. The Savior in deep agony; the Messiah ...

Holy Week: Day 4—A Price to Pay

In this short series, we’ll spend a few minutes every day meditating on Jesus’ journey to the Cross. From Palm Sunday to Resurrection Day, this is a sacred week in the Christian calendar—a week that changed everything.    A Price to Pay   Read: Matthew 26:6-10   An alabaster jar. Broken. Perfume. Poured out. A seemingly simple act. Yet it is commended by ...

Holy Week: Day 3 — Don’t Just Be Amazed

In this short series, we’ll spend a few minutes every day meditating on Jesus’ journey to the Cross. From Palm Sunday to Resurrection Day, this is a sacred period in the Christian calendar—a week that changed everything.    Don’t Just Be Amazed   Read: Matthew 21:42-46   In my Bible, chapters 21 to 26 of Matthew are mostly in red, indicating ...
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