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Journeying with Jesus to the cross, we find ourselves preparing for the Last Supper. Ironically, I just set my own table. Mealtime in our home is one of my favorite family activities. Connecting over a meal brings us closer together. Jesus knew how precious these moments are. Because moments can become memories we cherish forever. We pick up our story in Matthew with the disciples making preparations for their Last Supper. As they gathered around the table, Jesus created a moment of meaning that would […]

Learning to ‘trust in the slow work of God,” means we have to learn to trust God in every situation we find ourselves in.  This is God’s way of preparing us. And we know, in our preparation, we experience growth. Unfortunately, growth is uncomfortable although necessary. As we journey toward the cross, God grows us through our discomfort. Jesus knew learning to trust God was the first and most important step in His own relationship. Reflecting on Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, I now […]

With Easter quickly approaching, now is the time to reflect and prepare. As painful as it is, I always try to journey with Jesus during his last days. Moving with Him toward the cross allows me to discover new things about Jesus. When I look closely, I see Him preparing Himself and those around Him. Preparation is key if we are going to be all God created us to be. Today, I invite you to come along side Jesus, not as a reader but as […]

Although I am not much of a gardener, I realize winter is a great time for pruning. Cutting back all that overgrowth prepares the shrub to grow bigger in its next season. And just like pruning is necessary for the bush, we also need pruning in our own lives. Last week, while writing about the deep roots of winter, I discovered that this is our time of preparation. As roots go deeper in winter, we too have an opportunity to go deeper with God. Being […]

Winter is my least favorite season. If not for Christmas, I would just assume skip ahead. But there is purpose in winter that I never knew existed. Today, I want to share with you the importance of the deep roots of winter and the lessons I am learning. Living in NC, I always dread the wet weariness of February. With shorter days and longer nights, life seems to creep along in slow motion. I find myself asking if winter will ever end? Then, as if […]

Well, Valentine’s Day has come and gone. You might be over the whole ‘love’ thing. Maybe life has gotten stale and boring? Or it feels like everything is falling apart? You might feel forgotten, lonely, or even overlooked. But today, I want to encourage you, even when the whole world lets you down, one thing remains… Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays, giving me a reason to decorate the house with hearts and love. But for many, this holiday is a solemn reminder […]