Tag: sacrifice
Memorial Day 2021
Hasn’t the last 18 months or so just been weird? Isn’t it time for something that feels normal? This long weekend celebrating, remembering, and honoring our men and women who brought us to this place is well earned. …
Blood, Sweat, and Tears Mingled
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed so hard he bled. Jesus prayed so hard his blood mingled with his sweat. This scene pains my soul. I’ve had days of wallowing and lamenting in fervent prayer, sure my …
Tithing as Worship : Its Purpose Revealed
The purpose of tithing has always been the same. In scripture, old and new testament refer to tithing as worship. The purpose is to remember and pay respect to God for all the things we have received. The …
Building an Outdoor Space as Marriage Therapy
This project took more planning than I am capable of. It’s a good thing my husband is so awesome. We wanted to build a pergola behind our house for years. We did it this spring, and I love …
What the Alamo Reminded Us
We stood amazed. We were standing in front of The Alamo. We happened to be in San Antonio on the 300th anniversary. There were people buzzing all around like bees. They were preparing for a ceremony, but we …
Unexpected Adult Things: Jesus was Bullied, too
In his adult life, Jesus was consistently and sometimes ruthlessly bullied. He was not only accused of being a liar but an enemy of the current government. He was pushed around. Men of stature used their position to …
