The Breastplate of Righteousness

The Breastplate of Righteousness

Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness. . . Ephesians 6:14 (NKJV) When I was growing up, the front yard of our old ranch house boasted two of the best trees in the entire world, in my opinion. Two large,...
Putting On the Belt of Truth

Putting On the Belt of Truth

” Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,...
Armor Up!

Armor Up!

Can I be honest with you?  These days have me feeling worn thin and ragged. It often seems as if I’m constantly on the defense, other days it’s like I’m on the offense. Regardless of whether it’s defense or offense, most days I feel as if I’m in battle mode, and...
Beware of the Little Foxes

Beware of the Little Foxes

I’ve been thinking a lot about foxes and marriage lately. . . .  My husband and I celebrated our 26th-anniversary last month, my parents would have celebrated their 51st-anniversary last week if my mom were still alive, and we’ve had a handful of beautiful...
September Ranch Table Books

September Ranch Table Books

September’s reading list has been a joy because I’ve had more time to read, but it has also been full of deep, provocative, and sometimes painful words and stories. This month I’ve revisited an old and dearly loved devotional, met a brand new fiction author whom I...