by Lane | Easter, Lent, Spiritual Practices
Holy Week stands as a pivot point for all of history. We see the moment Love offered all of Himself for all of us, His beloveds. What a sacred week. Let’s behold Jesus as we trace His path through Holy Week. Our Journey with Jesus through Holy Week Each day of...
by Lane | Lent, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices, Writing
I hear loud rambunctious thumping again. That crazy bird is at it again. Mr. Yellow-Rumped Warbler hops up and down, flapping his wings. Bright patches of yellow catch my eye while his black-and-white striped wings frantically move. He’s not ramming the window or...
by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
At our house, birds play a role in our day. Snuggled up close to the house, one cylindrical feeder attracts smallish birds, often finches, the tufted titmouse, and an occasional downy woodpecker. The nearby feeder, filled only in warmer weather, offers nourishment to...
by Lane | Advent, Devotional, Spiritual Practices
Thanksgiving morning dawns bright. With to-do lists in hand, I fire up the oven, pull out the cutting board, sharpen a knife, open the fridge, and start the preparations for festive cooking. However, before I get too far into my day, I change the television...
by Lane | Advent, Spiritual Practices
When I was a child, airport trips to pick up incoming family members accentuated the wonder of the holidays. We walked from the wood-paneled station wagon all the way to the airport arrival gate, just off the taxiway. Dressed in our Sunday best, we strolled the...
by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. – A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy I find that what I believe about God impacts how I live out my faith daily. So, considering what I believe and what I know stand as...