Call it mother's intuition, call it logic, I believe it was divine intervention—I knew without a doubt my daughter had jumped in. I yelled above the Beach Boys music, my words laced with fear. “Paul, I think Gracie went on that ride!” I pointed in the direction I thought she'd headed, running away from him and toward the ride at the same time. … [Read more...]
Be Still in 2013
"Be still." If I had a nickel for each time I told my four children those two words I'd be typing this from my beachfront home in Maui. Funny how these are the very words God tells us, his own kids in Psalm 46:10. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” When our … [Read more...]
Holy Hibernation
Our pastor shared on Sunday that he’s taking a sabbatical. After fifteen years at the pulpit, he and his wife believe it’s time for a few months of much needed rest. There are some who’d disagree with this decision. “Take a sabbatical? Really?” “Pastors don’t take time off.” Why not? God did. I’ll admit, when I heard the announcement I … [Read more...]
Overtired? Overworked? Try Overflow!
Yesterday morning, my pastor got up and shared how he was visiting with dear friends the night before and couldn’t help but see an overwhelming consensus among the crowd. They were all tired and weary—every single one of them. He wondered out loud during his sermon if the consensus was the same among all of us in the … [Read more...]
When God Says Get Out of the Boat–Get Out of that Boat!
“You’re moving to Nashville, Tennesse? Really? Why? ” Questions like these are tough to answer. There isn’t one specific reason. What makes a fourth-generation Californian uproot her life and move 2300 miles away? It’s crazy, really. How do I share with the people I love that I'm feeling called there? When I handed my life over to Jesus I … [Read more...]
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