I stumbled on a scientific study that still haunts me. The study made the following observation: a child who plays in close proximity to a parent displays higher levels of creativity in activities and games than those who are farther away. Read that again. Imagine the...
This week, I received a message that captures so much of what many of us think and feel: Maeghan writes: “I have a coloring book, and thought I would get started trying to do this as a form of relaxation during my work day. I’m a business office and I have a...
I AM the vine. Long before Jesus took on the imagery of the vineyard for Himself, God had been using vineyard imagery to communicate His heart to the people. The Song of Vineyard is nestled in Isaiah 5:1-7. This delicate yet ferocious poem provides the most detailed...
Two plus two equals four everywhere except the kingdom of God. Those who follow Jesus for very long know that God’s additions, subtractions, and multiplications differ from mortal math. In Matthew 19-20, we find people struggling with foundational questions of this...
On a stormy February 13 evening several years ago, my husband asked me what I wanted for a Valentine’s gift. Without hesitating, I replied, “A homemade card.” I knew the request was simple and easy-the thoughtful gift to request. “What do you want?” I asked. Facing a...
