Rembrandt [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons I have a hard time reading Genesis 22. The part Rembrandt depicts here, I can handle that part of the story. It’s the comforting part, the relief part, the it’s-all-okay part. It’s the whole story before the happy ending that’s hard for me. Genesis 22 is the story of God testing Abraham’s obedience. God says, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the… Read more A Test of Obedience →
Whenever Andy and I make a major decision, we make sure we are in agreement. I wanted to pursue adoption long before Andy, but we didn’t move forward on that journey until we both agreed. He knew it was an affirmative to adopt the girls before I did. We didn’t say yes, though, until we both agreed. For Jay, we felt the call at the same time to pursue another adoption. Our house is another example. We searched for more than two years for a home to buy. It wasn’t… Read more Answered Prayers = Awe →
More white lights are always a good idea. Sam told me this just before he turned two. It stuck and became a guiding principle when decorating for Christmas. Each year… Read more More Lights →
I collect stories. The Bible is filled with really awful, horrible chapters of stories. Hard journeys of deceit and jealousy, murder and rape, exclusions and cover-ups. If you take one… Read more I am a Story Collector →
“You’re not going to believe this,” Stephanie said at dinner tonight, then continued her story. “After I finished passing out donuts to all of the kids in my homeroom and… Read more A Birthday Miracle with Donuts →
Stephanie lost her temper and the large canister of zip ties used to secure Christmas decorations spiraled across the room. Hundreds of zip ties were strewn from the foot of… Read more What’s First? →
I’m glad you are here to celebrate! Share a link to your blog post below and/or use #celebratelu to share celebrations on Twitter. Check out the details here. Celebrate This… Read more CELEBRATE This Week: LVIII →
Go. The world notices Jesus. Even when we’re busy, doing things that make us happy, taking care of all the things that need done, making the most of life, finding… Read more Notice {Five Minute Friday} →
It’s too much. Sometimes life gets to be too much. Then someone, well-intentioned, trying to offer encouragement and support says, “God doesn’t give you more than you can handle.” If… Read more Too Much →
Ruth Ayres Writes 