God’s love
Don’t Mess with Mama Bird (A reflection on the soft fierceness of a mother’s love)
In the tree outside my window there is a little nest. On the electrical line that runs not far away there is a giant black bird. This is not a good combination. From the oversized tail feathers and the car-alarm-competing cry, my bird book tells me the giant black bird is a great tailed grackle.…
A Red Pencil Trail
My arsenal was my Bible and a red pencil. I didn’t think about how long it would take or the rationality of my approach. I wanted to know: what does it mean to love God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength? If this is the greatest commandment, which it is clearly stated to…
An Act in Due Season
before you start thinking this is just another cute puppy story, let me stop you right there. During this valentine’s season when so much attention is placed on the emotion of love, let me suggest we place some attention on the practicality of love.
Coming After Me
This post was first shared at inspireafire.com. Enjoy! Anyone living in my region has probably noticed the freak snowstorms we’ve had three of the last four Wednesdays. I’m pretty sure it’s my fault. Let me explain. The other day I was listening to a video where Cory Asbury talks about his song Reckless Love. And…
Mercy. A Story of Unrequited Love
This post was first shared at www.inspireafire.com, and I wanted to also share with you! I’m conducting a little Bible study. You’re welcome to come along if you’d like. It starts with the second greatest commandment – to love our neighbor. In Luke 10, the expert in the law wanted to know how to define…
The Law is Gentle
I first posted this thought at https://www.inspireafire.com/the-law-is-gentle/ Martin Luther famously said that God’s Law serves three purposes. First, it acts as a curb to prevent violent outbursts of sin. Think of a curb along a road, or a curb bit in a horse’s mouth. The law is like that barrier saying “you can come this…
Love Springs
Anyone who thinks that spring is gentle has never really paid attention. And anyone who thinks that love is gentle has never really been in love.
Lessons from the ‘Hood
This post originally appeared at www.inspireafire.com/lessons-from-the-hood. I wanted to hear from those who have been there. Not just read about, visited, or studied it, but those who have lived it. So I pulled up the contact list on my phone, fingers flying over the keys. Yes, I’ve got some friends in the ‘hood. Motherhood, that is.…
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Janet Beagle, PhD is the founder of The Mustard Patch. She divides her time between the Midwest and New England, and if she’s not writing, she’s probably out hiking with her 2-and 4-footed friends.