Here I Raise My Ebenezer: He sees me

El Roi Stone

Some events are festivals of God's provisions, providing enough Ebenezer stones to build a monument. For women who experience the carrying and bearing a life, birth is often such an event. From the monument of our first child's coming that looms large in our family story, I want to draw out one small stone. It's ...

DO. GO. STAND.

Open Prison Cells

Three weeks ago, the news was heavy: six of our partners imprisoned in a hostile country. Their court case won't be heard until this Wednesday, but their chances for justice are, by earthly standards, slim. If they are miraculously given their freedom, there's no chance they'll stay shackled. They'll go to where the freedom is, ...

I Bless Him Because He Lavishes Love (Run to Him-Psalm 103)

A Story of Blessing The texted words on my phone burst out in blessing:  "God is so awesome! Words can't express the thankfulness I have. I pray that God blessed you as much as you've blessed me and my girls!" I had just left a small one bedroom apartment after dropping off a brand new set of ...

Keys to understanding

It's time to plan a summer vacation, but I dread the question of "What to do with the dog?"  When we camp, he comes, but when we travel far, he stays. And when he stays, I worry that his in-bred habit will be his fatal flaw.  Given the opportunity, he'll bolt. Finding someone to watch ...

Clean to the Fibers {Run to Him Psalm 51}

The pollen from my bouquet left a dark yellow stain on the neckline of my once pure white wedding dress. We went into crisis mode to renew the lace and prepare for presentation to my husband-to-be. With little time, there was no way to truly cleanse it; covering it up was the best we could ...