Last week I wrote about my struggles to keep relationships going, to know how to move past hurt, disappointment, and the little conflicts that plague all human relationships. Relational grace starts with a grasp of how God relates to us. Romans 3:23 says that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” God is glorious and has always been glorious. He exists in glorious relationship within the Trinity. He created a perfect creation and world for...
Before I jump into talking about God’s grace in my relationships, I want to share a little of my story. I feel like I’ve been the “new girl” my whole life. You see, I was a military kid. My dad joined the Navy as a Chaplain when I was in second grade. I ended up in three different schools that year. We didn’t move as much as many military families, but it was a new home and a new...
Charitie Lees Bancroft wrote a beautiful hymn called “Before the Throne of God Above.” One of my pastors at church recently quoted it, and this line struck me: Before the throne of God aboveI have a strong, a perfect plea;A great High Priest whose name is LoveWho ever lives and pleads for me.Isn’t that a beautiful thought? At the point that your are most ashamed, most caught in your own fallenness, your selfishness, your failings, Jesus is interceding for you...
“Forever is composed of nows,” wrote Emily Dickinson. My life is made up of these nows that make up forever, so I thought I’d share a collection of recent ones today. This collection reminds me that, although my life seems mostly crazy and challenging, it is full of beauty to celebrate and thank God for. Psalm 90:12 “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” my drawing princess I think there’s some theology...
Last week I wrote about how marriage has been more like a rock tumbler for us than a merry-go-round. One of the biggest influences in marriage for me has been books that God has used to teach me His words and His heart for marriage. I’m going to share some of the truths from these books that have stuck with me and shaped my thinking about my marriage. Tim Keller’s The Meaning of MarriageThis one taught me the simple...
It was a perfect storm. He was late coming home from work. I was late starting dinner and while I waited for my pizza dough to (not) rise, I decided to start going through four tubs of little girls clothes, with said girls reminiscing over them and wanting to try everything on. “I remember this!” “This still fits me!” “Is this my size?” Note to self: don’t undertake a project on low patience and blood sugar. It was hot...
