Category Archives: hope
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June 11, 2014rainbow I witnessed yesterday evening I feel more hopeful than I have in a long time. For years, I’ve been in a kind of stasis. Even as I’ve changed a lot on the inside, I’ve felt like I’m standing still … Continue reading
Benediction
June 3, 2014At the Pentecostal church where I grew up, we didn’t have benedictions at the end of service. The practice of benediction came into my life when I became a Presbyterian, and I’ve loved it from the beginning. I loved singing … Continue reading
The Blessing of Failure
March 13, 2014Like Anna in Frozen, much of my adulthood has been a series of doors in my face. Apparently God’s personal plan for me revolves around learning to deal graciously with disappointment and failure. For most of my life, the fear … Continue reading
Jewelry Stories: My Hope Ring
September 6, 2013My favorite thing about jewelry is its history and meaning. Even when you buy it for yourself, it’s often to celebrate an occasion. In this new series, I’ll tell the stories of some of my most meaningful jewelry! The logical … Continue reading
The Redemption of the King
August 2, 2013The book of I Samuel has always been one of my favorites in the Bible – I’ve read it many, many times. I love Hannah the mother of Samuel, and the entire story of David. I recently revisited I Samuel … Continue reading
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