Small Potatoes and the Kingdom of God

Small Potatoes and the Kingdom of God

It was the summer of some year, and I was a certain age (let’s say seven or eight, because I honestly don’t remember and it’s not super important). My sister, mom, and I were out in Ohio, visiting relatives like we did every year, and I had just...
Many Daughters Have Done Well

Many Daughters Have Done Well

Today’s Sabbath Thought is going to be a little different than usual. I’d like to talk about something (or, more specifically, someone) who doesn’t get nearly enough credit in my blogs. See, every Friday night, when I hit “Publish” and...
The God of the Impossible

The God of the Impossible

The Israelites stood on the shore of the Red Sea, terrified. Before them stretched a formidable expanse of water; behind them gathered one of the most powerful armies in the world. They were trapped. To move forward would mean drowning; to stand and fight would mean...
Most Viewed Sabbath Thoughts of 2015

Most Viewed Sabbath Thoughts of 2015

Wow. And just like that, we’re finished with another year. Was it just me, or did anyone else feel like 2015 just sort of flew past us? Anyway, with a new year upon us, this seemed like the perfect time to take a quick look back over 2015. It was a big year for...
The Secret to Being Flexible

The Secret to Being Flexible

is to stretch. And the only way to stretch is to push yourself to the very limit of what you can handle…and then push some more. It’s uncomfortable. Unpleasant. Painful, even. But I don’t know of any shortcut. Improving means going farther than you ever...