“But I want it!” My five-year-old and I were having a discussion about what toppings she wanted to put on top of her waffle for breakfast. We did not see eye to eye. She frowned, rejecting my suggestions of peanut butter and bananas or even butter and maple syrup. She had a definitive opinion about…
When Jesus Shows Up
Do you ever doubt if God will show up for you when you need him most? Or do you wonder if he will be faithful for you in the same way you’ve seen him be faithful to others? If you do, you’re not alone. There is a part of me that has always had a…
Hold My Hand
“Hold my hand.” I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve said that as a parent. It’s usually in a situation where I need my kids close to me. I love them, and I need them to trust me with their safety. That’s a lot harder to do when their hands are full of things…
“What are You Making?”
The first time I saw someone making pottery on a potter’s wheel, I remember thinking, “I could do that.” It looked so easy, so effortless. Subtle movements by the potter result in significant changes in the pot. A firm, yet gentle, touch gives shape to formless clay. Each movement is intentional, precisely done with the…
“No Spoilers Today”
It’s a bad habit I have, I’ll admit, when it comes to books and movies. I love spoilers. I love to know how the story ends before I get to the ending. Sometimes I find the suspense of not knowing how the story will end just too much, and I have to flip to the…