Resurrection is Everything
In the lectionary readings for this coming Sunday you’ll find a chunk of scripture from 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, about the resurrection. In the New Living Translation verse 20 says “But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead…”. I totally had a Dwight Schrewt...
Daily Happiness and Slippers
Hello, friends, how goes your week? Honestly, I’m still catching up from being at Mid-winter last week. We took the grandparents to the airport last night and my girl woke up this morning with a stomach bug. I’m praising God that she is pretty...
The Gift of Time
Hello friends, and happy new year! My kids are back in school and I’m quickly becoming accustomed to having a quiet house again. Short school breaks are often hard for us as a family. Not that we don’t enjoy them, but we seem to spend the entire break...
Life and Memories
Hello friends, joining me on the blog today is Jill Ulven. Jill is the PIM contact for the East Coast Conference and you can read more about her HERE. I hope you enjoy this bit of encouragement as much as I did! My house is not clean. As I walk by a pile...
Finding God in the Skies
The flight from Chicago to Seattle covers about 2000 miles and goes over a diverse landscape flying over cities, farms, vast wilderness and mountains. I’ve made this flight so many times I know the flight numbers by heart but what was different this time was what I...
Church Strife
At any church, at some point, there is going to be difficult and controversial situations that arise. As the spouse of the pastor, how do you lead through difficult times and keep your sanity? Keep your eye on the prize: Hebrews 12:1-2 says, “Therefore, since we are...
Coffee and God
So, I’m making coffee this morning and I’m literally standing next to the machine listening to it sigh and gurgle. We were late to school this morning so I’m feeling a little harried. I’ve got my phone in hand catching up on text messages with my husband who is at...
Value
Today my 8 year old had a hard time going to school. After many small conversations, cuddles, and affirmations we made it to school and on time no less. By the time we got to the drop off point and she got out of the wagon (that I promised she could ride in if she'd...
Advent 2016: Weary World
The object zoomed by my face so quickly I almost missed it. The familiar collision of plastic against wall jolted me. Escape. Thoughts of turning to flee the church nursery whizzed through my head. Is there any place to escape the spinning, dropping, banging, sloshing...
Advent 2016: Am I Enough
This holiday I find myself tired, soul deep. Each day new manna, each day the battle that I am not enough. Not enough of a wife, mother, friend, daughter. I tell myself be in the moment, be present. In this moment I do not seem enough. I need more patience, more...
