You know how some stories in the Bible really seem to resonate with you? How you seem to be drawn to them over and over? Sometimes it’s a parable or a verse that has touched you during a happy or sad moment in your life. Do you ever find that it’s because God is trying to teach you something through it? For me recently, it has been the story of Dinah in the book of Genesis 34. Dinah was the daughter of Jacob and Leah and had many brothers looking out for her. Some might think too many. If you...

A few days ago I got a phone call that made me look forward to something that could happen in my life. Something good. Something life changing. I was-or I should say, am-very excited about the possibility of it all. At the same time, nothing has been confirmed and it is all still very much undecided…and I really don’t know where this will even take me-if I will “move” into this new venture or if I will “stay” in this life that has treated me well so far. It’s amazing how God places new things in our lives so that...

Do you have those people in your life that just constantly are talking? Like, they never quiet down enough for you to get a word in edgewise… or even collect your thoughts enough to THINK of getting a word in edgewise? I know I do. Just like the 3 year old, mom, or best friend in your life. Sometimes we hear them tell us the events of their day or something important that’s happening…or maybe they’re rambling on because they are over tired and just need to talk to stay awake. (Don’t deny it…you know you’ve done it!) But you...

As I was washing my dishes the other night, I started contemplating the use of the sponge I was holding. If you know me at all, you know that while I am doing daily {or more likely weekly} tasks such as this, I don’t typically contemplate the deeper meanings that could be associated with these activities. Picture it… a Thursday night with about a week’s {or more} worth of dishes to do. Not to mention a week’s {or more} worth of build-up and grime on said dishes. They needed some work. Strong hands, and some good scrubbing, to really take...