Everyone knows the story of Jonah, right? A disobedient prophet is swallowed and spit up by a big fish, preaches fire and brimstone against the evil city and then laments God’s compassion on them. There may be a few more details along the way, but that’s the gist of it. Which is why I was surprised to find this little …
“Shut your mouth!” She said, as she whipped from the shelf toward the baby. I stood still, feet planted and mouth agape, willing my body to move forward but utterly shocked by the woman’s words. I didn’t want to be that mom, the one who stares at another judgmentally in the grocery store. But truth be told, I couldn’t help …
I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing with you all a behind-the-scenes look at the writing of OneThingAlone.com. The lovely Marissa of Trending Mama was kind enough to include me in a fun blog hop, and this week it’s my turn to answer a few questions and introduce 3 writer friends. Next week, those 3 friends will answer the same …
“You know you’re a pharisee if sin disgusts you more than it moves you to compassion.” ~John Piper Jesus had harsh words for the Pharisees. And for good cause: they created stumbling blocks for those who sought God, they prided themselves in their good works and self-righteousness, and they despised the tax-collectors and ubiquitous “sinners.” Jesus called them “white-washed tombs” …
This is the first day of the rest of your life. The melody plays in my mind all day, as I wash dishes, wipe cherry juice of a tiny chin, and wonder what I’m going to do with all that zucchini. Day after day, week after week, life blends together and it can pass me by. Those lofty goals I …