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Thinking Outside Of The Box: What Is The Hope Jesus Brings Us At Christmas?
Years ago I knew someone who created an alarm clock which imitated the sunrise. Instead of emitting a loud beep, this clock gradually grew brighter until, at the desired wake-up time, light completely filled the room. This type of innovative, out-of-the-box thinking intrigues me. Sometimes it leads to fun inventions, like the alarm clock. Other…
Why Do We Engage In The Frustrating Dance Of Gift Reciprocation?
In a panic, I rushed to purchase a sweater from the store where I worked. Even with my employee discount, the sweater cost more than I wanted to spend ~ especially since I had not planned to give a gift to this colleague. But when my coworker showed up with her gift for me, I…
How To Keep Your Thanksgiving Holiday From Being Absorbed By Christmas
As I walked through the department store it occurred to me: I am no longer shocked at how quickly Christmas displays pop up. This year, they even began to appear before Halloween. The same is true with the Christmas movies ~ which began as early as October 21st. And as always, I ask: What happened…
When Do You Need To Remember That God Is Bigger Than Your Heart?
Still groggy, I stumbled into the kitchen and poured myself some coffee. In my determination to finish a project, I decided to work late into the night. Now I suffered the consequences. Sipping my cup of joe, I shook my head at the irony. I’d shortened my hours of sleep so I could rework an…
How To Wrestle In Prayer When God Makes Us Wait
Benjamin Franklin claimed only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. But he was wrong. He forgot one: waiting. According to a recent Timex survey, the average American spends: 38 hours each year waiting in traffic 13 hours per year on hold with customer service 32 minutes waiting to see the doctor 28…
How Can I Feel Defeated If I Just Had A Victory?
It’s too much, Lord. I can’t take any more. Those bleak words unleashed a cascade of tears. Alone in my room, the disappointments from the day continued to replay in my mind. Over and over I saw them: the health goal I failed to meet; the promising project that stalled; the hurtful words spoken by…
How Counting Your Days Will Help Make Them Count
Stretching contentedly, I glanced down at the puppy curled next to me. This is bliss. I wish I could stay here a few minutes longer. But my to-do list for the day beckoned for my attention. For many years, lists of endless tasks to complete ruled my life. My drive to achieve often took me to…
Creating Something New And Fresh From Something Old And Stale
Recently my husband and I shared a meal with friends which featured a freshly-baked French baguette. The first morsel brought back memories of my time in Paris where, for a brief period of time, I lived above a boulangerie (bakery). Each morning my roommates and I would wake up to the sweet aroma of baking…
Studying God’s Word Lights Our Path To Do Good In This World
As I looked out at the pool, I noticed all three lanes designated for swimming laps had been taken by other people. Approaching the lifeguard, I asked if he could rope off one more lane for me. “Usually when the lap lanes are full, people just swim in the open pool area,” he responded. “I…
If I Work This Hard, Shouldn’t I Achieve The Expected Results?
This morning I woke up with hopeful expectations. But now I feel only acute disappointment. I know the pain of trying my best to do what’s right, but not getting the expected results. A few days ago, I wrote these words in my journal. But they express a feeling I’ve experienced often in my life.…
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