As we are preparing for Easter, it’s really amazing to see how Jonas is responding to the story this year. He is, first of all, very empathetic to the suffering of Christ this year. The facts of Good Friday are a big deal – as we drive around town or
I’ve been using a worship song as mine. We sang it at Immanuel thismorning, which reminded me that I’ve been wanting to write about thisfor a while! We will seek you first, Lord.You will hear our voicesearly in the morning and late in the night.We will sing your praises,giving you
I got this in my email inbox this morning – it’s a good follow up to my post about being so tired! “The human body’s need for sleep has always amazed me. God has designed us to literally “turn off” like a machine for eight hours or more each night.
Susannah was baptized into the family of faith this morning at Immanuel United Methodist Church. Every time I hear the baptismal vows, I get choked up. Tears well up in my eyes as the enormity of the task before us parents hits me again. “Will you nurture this child in
{Scene: bedtime at the Nebel house. Jonas, Susannah, and Mommy lie in The Big Bed for evening prayers. After Jonas prays….} Mommy: That was a lovely prayer, buddy. God loves it when you talk to Him in prayer. Jonas: But where is God? Mommy: He’s right here, with us. Jonas:
In the bathtub tonight, I started thinking about my scars. I have a scar on my left elbow, about half an inch long. It’s thin and silvery now, a scar you wouldn’t even notice if I didn’t point it out. I got it a long time ago – my freshman
MICHELLE NEBEL
I write about faith and theology, family and organizational tips. Always a planner at heart, I’m also a Bible study teacher and community volunteer. This is where I share a glimpse of my life, and I hope you’ll find the thoughts here encouraging!
