A Prayer for 2021
Lord, in your mercy, hear the prayers we are praying from all the far-flung corners of the globe. We are weary. Angry. Afraid. Confused. Hopeful. We long for things to return to the normal that was familiar to us, to be able to gather in large groups and give and receive strong hugs. We want […]
The Ups and Downs of Planning
“I just know what’s going to happen,” I looked at my husband with a laugh. “We’re going to make this reservation and things will get canceled again.” We’re tentatively putting some things on our calendar and with that comes the anxiety, frustrations, unknowns and fears of making plans right now. Honestly, when I think about […]
God’s Purpose > My Plans
I am a planner. I like to dot every “i” and cross every “t”. I give myself timelines to follow, deadlines to meet and eventual stress-lines to wear. Whether it’s an event or the beginning of a day, week, month or a new year, I plan. For me, planning brings structure and balance. It causes […]