If you’re familiar with the Bible, you’ve probably heard the Parable of the Sower a few times before. It’s the one from Matthew 13 where Jesus tells of a Farmer scattering seed, and he describes the different kinds of ground that seed can land on. Some of the seed fell along the path and was … Read More about Four Biblical Steps to Spiritual Growth
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God With Us
It is Christmas time, a time of year we strive so hard to make magical. Yet the simple truth is that it doesn’t need all the manufactured hoopla we try to engineer, because it is really about the greatest miracle we could hope for, the greatest wonder: That God would come to us. That long-foretold … Read More about God With Us
This Beautiful Truth- a book review
When I learned that Sarah Clarkson had a book coming out about overcoming mental illness, I knew I wanted to read it. I had found Sarah’s blog many years ago after reading some of her mom Sally Clarkson’s books and immediately took to Sarah’s thoughtful contemplation of theology and life, her penchant for exploring some … Read More about This Beautiful Truth- a book review
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
Do you ever wonder if you know as much as you should by now about your field of “expertise”? Do you feel like you need to present yourself as an expert, but you secretly wonder if you’ve got the skills to back it up and suspect that your peers are more qualified than you’ll ever … Read More about Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
Even the Ravens- a poem
Even the Ravens I have seen the mountains crumbleBut I am not afraidI have set my face like flintBecause what else matters?To whom would we go?You alone have the words of everlasting life You own the cattle on a thousand hillsAnd even the ravensWho bring me my daily breadBread to shareBecause Your sheep need feedingThey … Read More about Even the Ravens- a poem
Summer Passage
Summer Passage Here we go once moreInto the unknownThe cornfields and the familiar give wayTo wildflowers and forest pinesAnd You bring cleansing rain There is always some heartache at the partingBut it feels a little good to get out of townThe sweet sendoff comes from Your handFilled with grace and sweets and smilesBedtime stories on … Read More about Summer Passage