Whether we’re dining with friends and family or waiting for our table with strangers, we can offer warm greetings as an appetizer to fruitful conversation. Let’s think about dinner appetizers. Imagine sitting on your friend’s sofa as she serves an appetizer tray. You pop a small slice of green fruit…
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Finding God’s Gifts at the Table
Our grandchildren’s eyes widen when they see the focal point of family birthday celebrations—the coffee table laden with gift-wrapped packages. Throughout the year, our daughter-in-love notes the toys the children admire, and she considers their needs and interests. Her process ensures the gifts will be both delightful and appropriate. My…
Are You Feasting at the Table Where God Fulfills Your Needs?
When my brother and his wife invited my husband and me to observe elk in their natural habitat, they failed to mention one detail—the nine-mile, single-lane dirt road that wound up a high mountain and down again. We navigated curves that doubled back on themselves like a snake changing directions.…
Taking the Plunge Against Fear
Today I’m honored to share a guest post written by Barbara Latta, a writer friend. You may hold your breath during part of her story, but you’ll also be encouraged to trust God as she was. Barbara’s bio and information about her writing are underneath the post. Here’s Barbara: I…
Embrace Hope When Life is Hard
Who needs hope? Are you raising your hand? I am. We need hope for today, tomorrow, and the future. For small things and large things. For common dreams and secret dreams. For “normal” days and hard days. Why do you need hope? Fill in the blank: I need hope because _____________.…