Staying in our lane

I just have to ask—do you ever feel the rumble strips along the road at least once or twice a week?

I don’t know if every state has them, but here in North Carolina they’re those small indentations along the edge of the asphalt that alert you when you’ve drifted too far. They remind you to get back in your lane.

Lately, I’ve noticed them more (either they’re closer… or my driving is a little off 😊). And it made me think: what if we allow God’s Word functions like that in our lives?

Our daily reading, meditating on Scripture, and viewing life through a biblical lens—it gently corrects us. It brings us back. It keeps us aligned.

As you use the May Prayer Guide, consider how these “rumble strip” moments show up as we confess our sin to the Lord:

People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.  Proverbs 28:13 (NLT)

We have the opportunity every day—really, every hour—to return to Him.

His Word guides our feet and lights our path. In the small moments and the big ones. In the things only He sees and the ones that affect others.

And what grace we’re given:

He keeps a record of our tears, yet chooses to forget our sins (Psalm 56:8; Isaiah 43:25; Hebrews 8:12; Psalm 103:12).

Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma

Some of you may have seen this on social media, but I wanted to share it here too:  I have finished the formatting edits!

Praise the Lord… that was a slow process. I’ve had to remind myself often that His timing is perfect. When I push for my own timing, I step outside of obedience.

Recently, in our study of Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby and Richard Blackaby, several of us felt led to begin a time of prayer for our church—praying over the services, the people entering the worship services, and the clear sharing of the Gospel. We spoke with our pastor and began on Easter Sunday.

Just a few weeks later, our pastor announced he has been called to another church—something none of us expected.

What a reminder: God knew.

He was already preparing hearts. Already putting things in place.

While we are sad to see our pastor go, we are also witnessing obedience—his, and ours.

And in just a few short weeks, our faith has grown as we’ve watched God’s plans unfold and had the opportunity to join Him in what He is doing.

As I think about the upcoming publishing of my book, I find peace in this same truth:

God already has the plan.

My role is simply to walk in obedience, one day at a time, paying attention to where He is at work.

If you’ve never gone through Experiencing God, I highly recommend it.

On My Nightstand

Just one book this time—my Bible study is taking most of my reading hours.

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

I’ve been reading a chapter each night and truly enjoying it. The story follows Theo as he purchases portraits from a small coffee shop and returns them to their rightful owners. Each story is unique, thoughtful, and quietly powerful.

It’s the kind of book that stays with you—and one you’ll want to pass along to a friend.

As you move through this month of May, take notice of how daily time in Scripture is tuning your heart—like those rumble strips—keeping you aligned and attentive to His voice.

I’m hopeful to share a book publishing date with you soon.

And as always, I would love to hear from you.