Category Archives: Devils Lake Journal

A Holy Calling

6,646 feet above sea level, I saw a flower on Logan’s Pass in Montana. Bees and butterflies took nourishment from it, and so did I, in a way. In a field of wildflowers, this one held my attention and reached above the highest mountains to gather sunlight. It did not cause itself to germinate orContinue reading “A Holy Calling”

Seeking a Bride

A New Year means a new opportunity to read through the Bible. When my husband and I were first married, there was an elderly woman in our church who had read through the Bible over fifty times. As the Pastor encouraged her to share about her Bible reading, I realized that I had never readContinue reading “Seeking a Bride”

Ears You Have Dug For Me

It’s the time of year for sappy sentimentality to croon out of every radio and department store speaker. As soon as I hear anything about Christmas shoes, old lovers in grocery stores, or chestnuts, I wish I could close my ears. Yet I have my own sentimental list of things I do around the ChristmasContinue reading “Ears You Have Dug For Me”

Red Ribbon Eggnog

At my grandparent’s house, Christmas was as elegant as a Harrod’s storefront window. Everyone wore their best clothes. The formal dining room and the family dining room were both completely decked with Christmas china, crystal, napkin rings, Christmas crackers, salt cellars, and silver serving pieces. The tree was a coordinated masterpiece of tasteful holiday cheerContinue reading “Red Ribbon Eggnog”

A New Christmas Tradition

At Christmas time, we do things differently. The house is decorated differently. We eat different foods. We sing different songs. The ho-hum of the rest of the year fades in the twinkle and sparkle of lights, yet we expect our different traditions to remain the same. It wouldn’t be a tradition if it wasn’t theContinue reading “A New Christmas Tradition”

Let’s Try Again

Before the whole fishy incident, God gave Jonah this command: “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before Me.” Obviously, Jonah did not like this command, and he attempted to flee from the presence of the Lord. (Mistake #1.) You’ve probably read how thatContinue reading “Let’s Try Again”

No Leisure Even to Eat

All you football moms out there can identify with having no leisure even to eat. You’ve carted them to practices and cheered them on in games. You’ve driven the length and width of the state of North Dakota (for example) with kids and crockpots in the trunk. Paper plates, pickle jars, and plastic forks areContinue reading “No Leisure Even to Eat”

Searching Before They’re Lost

My church hosted a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at our local recreation center over the weekend. There was a great turnout, and it was fun to see the young folks competing and laughing. Several people shared their testimonies. Jesus, the Good Shepherd who goes looking for lost sheep, was doing just that on SaturdayContinue reading “Searching Before They’re Lost”