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Behind the Scenes – The Esther Story (YouVersion Bible Plan)
Esther’s legacy is of a strong woman who risked her life to save her people. While that is undoubtedly true, there’s so much more to the story. Esther is a book where we, as readers, are invited to look behind the scenes. While Queen Esther is at the foreground of the drama, this Bible plan ...
How to Step Into Your Calling as a Writer
If you’re reading this article, chances are, you’ve considered writing with more than a casual interest.
Maybe you wanted a committed relationship with words but found yourself disheartened or overwhelmed. Perhaps you made the first move – but you were too saturated with self-doubt to type out a coherent sentence.
While you may have dismissed writing, writing ...
Holocaust Remembrance Reminds Us To Act
January 27th is commemorated as Holocaust Remembrance Day. This post - which first appeared on Relevant Magazine's site - is in honor of that time in history which we can never afford to forget.
When I get to Dachau (pronounced Dak-ow), the temperature is a frigid 32 degrees Fahrenheit. I grab my camera, map and ...
Parenting Prayers for the New Year
Browsing through some of the posts I’ve cobbled together over the last few years and I came across one called “Parenting Prayers for the New Year.” It was the 2015 edition. Since then so much has changed.
At that point, Sonny Boy didn’t know how to tie his shoelaces. He’s almost 12 now – he knows ...
Four Things I’ve Learnt In (The First Year Of) My 40’s
When you read the title of this post you’re likely to think I’m some wizened old lady with lots of wisdom to dole out. I’ll ask you to hold those thoughts because I still feel like I’m growing up. As far as my faith goes, I’m a work in progress (and sometimes one in regression) ...
My Word For 2020
Having lived in the astoundingly scenic Pacific Northwest for ten years, I’ve hiked breath-taking trails, filled my lungs the cleanest of air and been spoiled by lusciously beautiful surroundings.
I remember when as newlyweds we rented a dinky paddle boat and picnicked in the middle of Oregon’s Mirror Lake. With the snow-capped Mount Hood and evergreens ...
When Disappointment Is All You Can Unwrap at Christmas
Maybe this Christmas you’re not feeling it.
You’re done being merry. You’re tired of faking holly and jolly. You couldn’t care less about goodwill to man.
Things have not panned out for you the way you’d hoped when January 2019 dawned. Situations that looked promising have now been dampened by the reality of the last almost 12 ...
A Boy, his Rubik’s Cube and a Powerful Reminder
The boy lies sprawled on the couch, home from school with a fever and throat infection. He isn’t asking for screens yet – only because he’s fully immersed in his Rubik’s cube, having recently cracked the “code” for it.
He looks at me through tired eyes, determined to explain the algorithm. I nod along, half-listening - ...
It’s The Most Wonderful – And The Busiest – Time Of The Year (You Version Devotional)
I absolutely love all the buzz around Christmas. I love the carols and the cookies, the parties and the pies, the decorations and the desserts (and, yes, I know I included a lot of food in that line, but, hey, just being real here).
But, when I look at my calendar for the month, I'm a ...
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