Wasteland to Graceland

Graceland...the place where we get back to more gracious thinking and living for God, ourselves, and others; turning from all that entangles us toward Jesus. We do that here by asking ourselves and our loved ones a significant question once a week.

Am I Remembering Grace and Truth Moment by Moment?

Not too long ago, I wrote a post about how my cat, Lovey, shows my family what abiding does and doesn't look like. Among Lovey's many desirable cat qualities, He enjoys taking walks in the woods with me and my dog, Shadow. It's difficult to make...

Am I Abiding?

Lovey is our cool, orange tabby. He’s a cat’s cat. He’s soft and gentle with our family but will ferociously chase down a dog that’s going after one of his feline friends. He’s the king of our farm but allows strays to eat from his bowl. He was a...

How am I currently responding to Jesus?

What do you think the artist was trying to show his audience in each person's direction of attention? This painting, Gentile Da Fabriano's Nativity from 1423, and the art study question are included in my updated and expanded Advent devotional,...

Am I Remembering God’s Power and Grace in the Darkness?

Earlier this year, my family was punched in the emotional gut numerous times in a matter of weeks. Two officers were shot in my small hometown just twenty minutes away from where I now live. Tragically, one died and the other is still recovering....

Am I Overcoming Defeatist Thoughts?

I'm excited to introduce a special guest and her writing to you today! Kelly Balarie is a master encourager and a passionate writer and speaker about God's truths. She knows the power of God's truth for the heart, soul, and mind and since we are...

How Are You Waiting?

The encouragement in this post has been expanded upon in the podcast episode which can be found below.Will you join me at Asking Is Loving?I've known my friend, Susan Newkirk, for about twenty years. We started off being friends through our young...

Have I learned contentment?

An audio version of this post can be listened to by clicking on the show graphic below: Who would've thought that playing with pumpkins in a creek could be so fun? It was a great challenge to throw pumpkins into our creek and try to pick them up...

What Dreams and Desires Get In The Way Of More Fully Embracing Jesus and Others?

Click below to check out the podcast version of this post: What dreams and desires get in the way of more fully embracing Jesus and others? I prayed that the Lord would help me to desire to embrace Him over other things that were creeping into my...

How does my perspective of God impact my level of contentment?

Click below to check out the podcast version of this post! With a crowbar in one muddy hand and a shovel in the other, I lifted my eyes and voice toward the sky. Heavy rain pelted my face and I cried out, "God, what are we doing here?!" It was...

Am I Content with My Level of Contentment?

You can access the podcast, Asking is Loving, version of this post by clicking on the show graphic below: To say that the weekly 6:00 a.m. conversation and prayer time with my friend, Suzanne, is fuel for my blog and podcast would be an...
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