In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. Psalm 5:3 (NIV)I love mornings in the spring. The trees in my neighborhood have dressed themselves in wonderful shades of green. The air is cool, but no longer has a nip in it. Aerobic exercise is not hard to achieve walking the hills around me. I generally delight in the … [Read more...] about What I Can Expect
Abundant Life
“What’s That Smell?”
"But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him." 2 Corinthians 2:14I love perfume. My loved ones cannot go wrong buying me a favorite fragrance for any birthday, anniversary, or Christmas present. I know that I am dating myself, but one of the commercials on TV before we left … [Read more...] about “What’s That Smell?”
The Good Medicine of Laughter
"A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones." Proverbs 17:22 (New King James Version) Sometimes we just need to laugh. Have you ever been in the midst of a trembling moment of sorrow threatening to overwhelm you and something strikes you as hilarious? I have laughed through my tears many times and have … [Read more...] about The Good Medicine of Laughter
Stooping Down
" You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great." Psalm 18:35There are very few family friendly TV shows during prime time these days. On any given Sunday night at 7 p.m., however, the Lantz family has usually gathered in our bonus room to watch one of our favorite shows, "Extreme Makeover--Home Edition" with Ty Pennington and … [Read more...] about Stooping Down
The Bent Spoke
Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are those who dwell in Your house and Your presence; they will be singing Your praises all the day long. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man whose strength is in You, in whose heart are the highways to Zion. Passing through the Valley of Weeping (Baca), they make it a place of springs; the early … [Read more...] about The Bent Spoke
Trampling on the Sacred
"Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12I was feeling very sacrificial and smug the other day when I dropped my own agenda and asked my youngest daughter if she wanted to snuggle and read with me. Fully anticipating a joyous smile of acceptance on her face in response to my request, I was shocked when she said, “No, Mama, I have something I need to … [Read more...] about Trampling on the Sacred
