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Waiting for Breakthrough
March 15, 2022 | Jaci Miller
It looked like an ordinary rock. But the package promised a glowing, crystalline-structured geode inside. So, Mia, the child I was babysitting, and I dragged out a hammer and sat down to explore. Given as a gift to Mia and saved for this evening...
While We Wait: A Simmering of Soup and Suggestions
February 1, 2022 | Jaci Miller
Right now, I’m making a pot of carrot soup. Layered with hints of garlic and onion, warmed with fresh ginger and sweetened by lots of bright carrots. Sounds delicious. Smells great too. Trouble is, it’s not ready. I have to wait for...
Pray Without Ceasing: A Response to Loss
January 18, 2022 | Megan Schemenauer
My stepfather passed away December 24, 2021. Four days, three kids, four dogs, and a grieving widow later, things were starting to feel a bit stressful in the Schemenauer household. We were all tired, depleted, and on edge. Then came the...
What He Wants: Reflections on “The Little Drummer Boy”
December 24, 2021 | Jaci Miller
Most of us love Christmas songs. We may disagree about when to start singing them (I’m not an enthusiast of carols in October), but for most of us, these songs hold meaning. A classic endures because it resonates with something deep inside...
Where Are You, Patience?
November 23, 2021 | Jessica Benko
I have prayed more for patience over these last 18 months than I have in my entire life. This isn’t an exaggeration. And quite honestly, I still feel like I’m failing at it. Maybe you can relate? Between COVID lockdowns and...