With Expectation

Most people are familiar with the account of Jesus calming the storm after being asleep in the boat (Mark 4:35-41). After days of teaching with crowds following Jesus wherever he went, Jesus told his disciples, “Let’s go to the other side” (verse 35). Jesus was teaching on the shore of a lake, so boats were […]

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On May 27, 2021
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The Flavor of God

I’m going through Hebrews twice, on purpose, to see more clearly how the whole of the book connects. I found my mind and eyes wandering this morning, though, eventually landing on a wall in my kitchen thinking about décor. I have a wooden sign with a verse from Psalms inscribed on it: Taste and see […]

Posted by hellobabs
On January 2, 2021
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Green Eyes and Gifts

It was second grade. We were in the middle of a themed week in school. Monday was something like “Funny Hat Day”, Tuesday was “Opposite Day”, and so on. In the middle of day, some mildly motivated voice would come over the public announcement system requesting everyone that had complied with the theme of the […]

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On March 17, 2020
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God Must Think I’m Strong

A few weeks ago I was catching up with a friend via text because one of her Facebook posts caught my eye, and I realized that I had very little idea what was going on in her personal life. To say she had been thrown a curve ball in life may be an understatement. She […]

Posted by hellobabs
On November 13, 2019
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Stay With It!

Jesus spoke truth when he said, “Unless you people see miraculous signs and wonders, you will never believe.” John 4:48 Our humanity severely limits our boundaries of faith to the point where that statement becomes truth. I also know we have a small amount of true faith because we’re told in Matthew that if we […]

Posted by hellobabs
On November 6, 2019
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Proof in the Details

I’ll never forget the panic welling up from the bottom of my gut all the way into my throat. Headlights were aimed through the fog at the landslide of cheeseburgers, broccoli and cheddar potatoes, and chili-soaked soggy fries that had been released from the dumpster behind my first place of employment – Wendy’s. With gloves […]

Posted by hellobabs
On March 25, 2019
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Taste and See That the Lord is Good!

I love that the Lord teaches us through metaphors. He uses our life experience to give us insight into his character and his ways. I will be reading through the Bible, and a verse will jump out at me because it is so relevant to my circumstances. Other times, I’ll see a verse that is […]

Posted by hellobabs
On March 18, 2019
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My Window Testifies

I live in Indiana. Northern Indiana. I live in the sweet spot of northern Indiana, where we’re just below the lake effect snow, but north enough to enjoy a true winter. That being said, even this weather is crazy! I sit and watch the weather forecast with disbelief. Less than a week ago it was -15° F as the […]

Posted by hellobabs
On February 4, 2019
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Where to Find Family

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and can be found where you least expect them. The thing is – find family! I have lived long distance from family all my life. I always had access to immediate family, but grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles… They always required a concerted effort and at least a weekend to go […]

Posted by hellobabs
On October 12, 2018
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Handkerchiefs and Aprons

It’s pointless. I feel helpless. Does faith really help? Do I matter? Often in the midst of overwhelming circumstances these are the statements that float to the top of my mind (well, my heart, really…). I turn to Scripture to be reminded of the truth, and this particular passage has captured my attention – especially […]

Posted by hellobabs
On September 27, 2018
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When the Teacher is a Rotten Apple

For the longest time I wanted to be a teacher, because it was a teacher (several, actually) who saw the potential within me and inspired me to do something with it. I also have the gift of seeing the potential in others, and I naturally want to bring the best out in them as well. […]

Posted by hellobabs
On September 19, 2018
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What Have I Become?

A few months ago I got a text from a friend that read: As I was reading this morning I came across this for you. I don’t know why I was supposed to give it to you, but it was a feeling. Proverbs 1:7, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but […]

Posted by hellobabs
On September 11, 2018
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