Psalm 51: From Restoration to Transformation
David's Sins Psalm 51 is King David’s plea to God to restore him to favor. David had committed some grievous sins—just like we all do. He coveted another man’s wife…
The Gift of Repentance
“Thank you for the gift of repentance.” I wrote this during a stream-of-consciousness journaling one morning. The gift of repentance? What is that? I then started singing the refrain from…
To Be A Living Sanctuary
The praise song, “Sanctuary,” has been on an endless loop in my mind this past month.[1] What message is God sending? What is a “living sanctuary?” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 is…
Am I Ready for “YES”?
I read an article in Guideposts[1], “How to Talk to Strangers About Your Faith.” While I write about my faith walk, talking about it is harder for me. As an…
Purge
In preparing for a remodel, I had to empty a closet slated for demolition. I found a box containing some of Momma’s items. I remember packing that box after her…
Recommitment
As far back as high school, I remember spending New Year’s Eve creating a list of resolutions. I remember making the same resolutions year after year. The problem with those…
Regifting Jesus
My mother was a teacher and would receive numerous gifts from her students during the Christmas season—more than she ever could use. So, when it was time for my brother…
Questioning Faith
I recently contacted my financial advisor to ask her to explain a strategic document in my plan. Her reply was, “Sure, but why?” We had discussed this document often; however,…
Stepping into Forgiveness
My Sunflowers 2022 When I walked out of the house, I was horrified. The yard man I hired had done exactly what I told him not to do; he had…
Following the Path
When I go walking on a trail, my goal is time and speed. On a paved trail, I aim for an average pace of 14:50-15:30 minutes per mile. On a…