Picture it, a dining room table. It’s a familiar piece of furniture, often seen in the same place in the dining room. There are the same 8 chairs around the table, with two spare chairs somewhere in the house. As people gather, there is a need for more room. Imagine searching for the leaf throughout the home. Is … More The Table
I’ve attached a photo I captured on one of my early-morning walks. I love the way the sunlight beams as it rises over the lake. This image reminds me of the importance of God’s light and the invitation to let it guide us daily. The last few weeks, I have been thinking a lot about the word “journey”. My … More Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now
Lord, Increase My Bewilderment I love Mary’s words in Luke 1:34: “Lord, how can this be?” A few months ago, I was intrigued by a devotional by Barbara Brown Taylor in which she invited the reader to say, “Lord, Increase My Bewilderment.” This invitation continues to cause me to reflect and ponder. To truly understand this invitation, I … More
How many of us are willing to admit to being homesick? After all, homesickness is deeply rooted in a deep longing for security and belonging. I believe that longing for home is not a weakness, but a strength, and a very much a part of the human condition. But how many of us realize that homesickness is part of … More Longing For Home
Do you remember the place where you truly learned how to be present? I invite you into a picture of one of those places for me. At first glance, one might notice an icebox or refrigerator, covered with photographs and thank-you notes. One may see a potato box, leftovers on the back of the stove, or … More Practicing Presence
Our family has returned to our country roots. We have recently moved to the outskirts of town on a little over an acre plot of land. We have discovered many familiar plants sprinkled across our piece of heaven, from sage bushes, pecan trees, crape myrtles, and mesquites. While walking early one morning, I was greeted by deer, turkeys, … More Back To The Farm
North Carolina Keeps Calling….. Throughout the past 24 years, I have been living out my call to ministry. At this moment, it dawned on me that North Carolina keeps calling. It seems like a lifetime since I attended Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. Then, I felt North Carolina call again as I completed several classes at … More
Long before cell phones, cable television, or streaming channels existed, hours were spent playing dominoes, Yahtzee, and Wahoo marble board games. I remember spending lots of time growing up learning to play the domino game 42. I was surprised to learn that it is known as the state game of Texas; who knew? The older I … More Let’s Play 42
It’s been a short minute since I posted something on my blog. I could give you all kinds of excuses, but I will simply give you a one-word reason, “life”. I once again find myself amid transitions, new opportunities, and new horizons. For me, horizons are part of daily life. Horizons are embraced each morning, and horizons are … More SOMETHING IN A NAME
Balm of Hope For the last few days and weeks, I have been drawn to the words of the Prophet Jeremiah. In chapter 8, we recall the words of the grieving Jeremiah, “My grief is beyond healing; my heart is broken……I hurt with the hurt of my people, I mourn and am overcome with grief. Is there … More
Long Talk…. 