While reading some Old Testament stories the other day, I began to wonder about the days, months, seasons, and years that passed which were not included in the Scriptures. The stories of Abraham, Noah, Joseph, Elijah, and David contain incredible accounts of God’s provision, protection, and providence. Though we can read these narratives in one […]
Author: Colleen Swindoll Thompson
Desoto
I recognized my daughter Ashley’s phone number on caller ID and answered right away. “Hi, Sweetie!” No sound . . . “Hello? Honey, is that you?” No response . . . “Ash, can you hear me . . . where are you?” I looked to see if the phone was connected, and it was. In […]
Treasures
What first comes to mind when you hear the word treasure? Don’t think too hard . . . in fact . . . I say treasure; you say ___________. Honestly, my first thought was Treasure Planet, a movie my son Jon chose for us to watch recently. Next, I thought of the Disneyland ride “Pirates […]
No Shortcuts
I have something to confess. I HATE traffic! Not just slightly dislike or patiently endure . . . I simply hate traffic! I’ve tried listening to books on tape, MP3s, podcasts, and radio . . . but driving still seems like a waste of time. No surprise! Many life lessons are learned in circumstances we […]
Something to Remember
What first comes to mind when you hear the word season? I first think of the seasons of the year . . . summertime and swimming pools, fall leaves and football games, winter as a wonderland, and April showers bringing spring flowers. Each season holds memories we cherish. Each season carries with it moments of […]
Family Rules
If you ever feel stressed, a bit cranky, or as though you’ve been hit by a bus, this blog post is for you. It was the last day of school, and my son Jon cheered with delight on our drive home. Outwardly, I applauded him for his learning and growth; inwardly, I felt . . […]
Landscape Lessons
Oh, my yard! I love it when things thrive and live and hate it when things wither and die. It all sounds quite simple. However, in the past few years, I’ve found a correlation between beautiful landscapes and beautiful souls. Lovely landscapes don’t just happen. Preparing a beautiful landscape begins long before the flowers arrive. […]
Deserts
When I say desert, what comes to your mind? Perhaps the brilliant stars, the bursting colors, or the brisk, cool evening air that brings relief from the day’s heat. Such thoughts refer to physical deserts, but I’m thinking of the periods in our lives that leave us feeling desperate, disillusioned, and dry. Desert seasons lack […]
Junior
This was a doctor’s office first. The room was superbly sterilized, and I was nervously flipping the pages of a magazine when I saw something move across the floor. Tiny as it was, its color caught my attention. Wrapped in its itsy-bitsy armor, colored red with black dots, a ladybug was crawling across the floor. […]
Be Still My Soul
We all have little habits that help us along in life, and writers are no different. Some need silence; others compose in chaos. When I write, quiet music calms my soul, soothes my busy mind, and sweeps away the troubles of the day. However, the other day it felt like no words would come. I […]
Dealing with Doubt Today
I think Thomas the apostle gets a bad rap. Nicknamed “Doubting Thomas,” he is often negatively characterized and judged in many Christian circles. Who would want to be looked down upon as a doubter? Have any of us lived without wrestling with doubt? When our faith grows deep, doubt is often a part of the […]
Star Charts
Charts are everywhere. We have navigational charts, weather charts, score charts, charts for accomplishing tasks, and charts for measuring progress. When my kids were little, I would make “chore” charts. When the chore was accomplished, a shiny star sticker was put on the chart . . . and they’d receive two stars if their attitudes […]