Transitions that Lead to Hope

Several people I know, including myself, are muddling through transitions. Some of these uncomfortable places feel like restlessness or that awkward limbo when we try to figure out God’s will for a new season. Some transitions happen automatically because of the...

Once Mangled, Now Priceless

It was a hard fall. My husband and I were walking at our favorite park, enjoying the sunny, spring day. We were on a familiar path, so I wasn’t watching my steps. A stone paver had become dislodged. I tripped and fell – hard – catching myself on the palms of my hands....

Moving Toward Authenticity

In her book, “The Language of Light,” author Meg Waite Clayton tells the story of a woman who has to redefine her identity after her husband’s death. As the story progresses, the main character, Nelly, realizes how many times she has let others define her. “Others...

Have You Been Identified?

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what it means to be called children of God (1 John 3:1). It’s been intriguing to think about how our identity changes when we come to associate ourselves with Jesus. My devotional this morning opened with Ephesians...