The smell of sour milk overwhelmed my senses the moment I opened my daughter's bedroom door. As I neared her crib, I could see she had been sick; the mess was everywhere. A wave of panic rolled over me followed immediately by a wave of compassion. I quickly set into action, reaching into the crib and drawing my daughter out, placing her feverish body against my chest. My presence calmed her and I felt her relax as we rocked. Soon she was in clean pajamas, her bed stripped and cleaned, and ... VIEW POST
Zephaniah 3:17: He Meets Us In Our Mess!
Nahum 1:7 God is On My Side
When my husband and I get into a tiff, no matter how big or small, it’s easy to forget we are on the same team. Geoffrey told me during one of these moments that, “I’m on your side.” It was a great way to turn the burner down on a heated discussion. In marriage counseling, we learned to write our issue down on a piece of paper. Then, we place the issue on one side of the table, while we sit together on the opposite side. It’s a physical reminder that it’s the two of us against the issue, and not ... VIEW POST
Romans 11:3: Content in the Unknown
As I rocked my newborn son, I softly sang his name and stroked his cheek. “Luuuucas…I love you, sweet boy.” His dark, round eyes searched my face, content but unseeing. It struck me that while he was captivated by my voice, he didn’t understand my words. He felt comforted by my presence, yet he didn’t know my name. He couldn’t fathom my hopes for him or grasp why sometimes I held him close, and other times, I laid him down. Holding him, I realized, That’s how we are with You, isn’t ... VIEW POST
