DOWN AT THE LILY PAD
Finding God in the Moments of Daily Life

Waiting Worship
Silence. Stillness. Quiet. The Meeting House door creaks open slowly and is painfully loud. I slip inside as quietly as I can. My...
Peace
What is peace? This is a glimpse into my journey of peace.
Seek Ye First
It was hard to stumble along signing as I was so enthralled watching her.
Freedom
Please do not misinterpreting what I am saying, though. Ultimately, material possessions have little value.
I am busy!
How do you answer the question "How are you?" How often do you respond "Busy!" We are all busy doing things.
The Kingdom of Heaven
What if the reality of being with God and being separated from God are more real and matter more than we have ever imagined or considered?
Guarding Against Temporal Affairs
Do we guard against involving ourselves in temporal affairs to the hindrance of spiritual growth?
What Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth Looks Like Under the New Covenant
This seems to be just an ordinary conversation yet it takes place in a pivotal time in history and is itself pivotal.
Mountains
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Hospitality to Jehovah Witnesses?!
Shortly after I moved to this small, rural North central Ohio town, I answered a knock on my door. It was two Jehovah Witness ladies.
Fierce Beauty
Beauty. Adventures. Battles. It is not easy becoming women the Lord would have us become. The rewards both now & in eternity are worth it.
Captivating - Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul
Captivating delves into the depths of a woman's soul. How can we become the women God created us to be?
The Day I Lost my Phone in Recycling
This is a post I made on Facebook in 2014, detailing how I lost my phone in the recycling the day I went to Peru for a clinical rotation...
Self-care or Self-indulgence?
What is the fine line between self-care and self-indulgence? Self-care often requires discipline and being intentional.
Love the Lord Thy God
The Bible tells us both in the Old and New Testaments to love God. What does it mean to love God? How do we obey this command?
Lily Pad
My preschooler called me "Miss Lily Pad" instead of "Miss Lily". The story goes from there.
Communion and a Review of "Searching for Sunday", Author Rachel Held Evans
Evans gives hope to those who despair for the state of the Church. We criticize the flaws yet allow Christ's redemptive work in our lives.
Thriving
Are you living the abundant life Jesus has for you? It can take discipline to achieve but God has so many amazing things in store for you.
A Mother's Benediction
My mom taught me what a benediction is without ever meaning to.
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