He has told you, O man, what is good: And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, and to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Micah 6:8 is my husband’s life verse. In his office at the church is a plaque reminding of these divine requirements. In the almost 19 years we’ve been married, I can testify to his deep resolve to live by the guidelines in this verse. And because of his leadership, our home is guided by these three principles as well. What are ... [Read More]

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 Such a familiar verse. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance you either have this verse memorized or you have it on a plaque, mug, or print in your home, or both. But Scripture requires context and this verse is no exception. For thus says the Lord: When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will visit you, and I will fulfill my promise and ... [Read More]

But now thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1 Oh that we could grasp this truth! He has called each of us by name … and we are HIS. Even greater than the sweetness of belonging to each other is belonging to the God of all. But when we know this, when the depth of His love for us is embedded into our hearts, it should change us.  Jesus said, By this all ... [Read More]

My beloved is mine, and I am his … Song of Songs 2:16 For our tenth anniversary my husband bought us rings with this verse inscribed in Hebrew. Often I am asked about my ring. I always think it is such a privilege to share what the ring says and when I got it. Next year we’ll celebrate our 20th anniversary {yes, I was a child bride!}. Both Scott and I have grandparents who have been married more than 60 years.  My parents will celebrate their 44th anniversary in April. Long marriages are a ... [Read More]

She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:12 What does that mean, “she does him good”? I think it’s about being an asset to him and making his life better.  It’s one of the reasons I try to ask the same question every day: What can I do to help you today? It’s about being on his team and in his corner, affirming him and cheering him on.  But it’s also about filling in the gaps and serving him. This is definitely an area of my life where I need to ... [Read More]