A Jewish philosopher once made the keen observation that the Sabbath isn’t for the sake of the other days of the week, but the other days of the week are for the sake of the Sabbath. This great day isn’t an interlude but the climax of living. Through the Sabbath, God...
This week I’m giving away THREE copies of Karen Beattie’s book, Rock Bottom Blessings. She currently works as writing director for a digital creative agency. Karen lives with her husband and daughter on the north side of the Windy City. I recently had a...
Ten years ago today, we gazed into each other’s eyes and said, “I do”. Marrying you, Leif, was one of the best decisions I’ve made in life. I fell in love with you for a laundry list of reasons. Your strength. Your poise. Your playfulness. I adore your slightly...
Walter Brueggemann has a gift to bring hidden thoughts of the soul to light before God. Over the course of this fall, I wanted to share Walter Brueggemann with you every Wednesday from his book, Awed to Heaven, Rooted in Earth. I believe his prayers, his words, are...
Maybe you’re having one of those days. You know. The one where you lost your keys, ran out of gas, juggled screaming kiddos, glances at a pile of bills, and there just aren’t enough hours in a day. Maybe you feel exhausted-like you’re running on...
