It has been so exciting to see the responses come in to our query about how you singles are investing your time. Not to mention tremendously encouraging to get a sampling of all the manifold ways you are pouring your hearts and lives into the Kingdom! Your generosity in sharing has been overwhelming–so much so…
Lanier
Lanier served YLCF as a beloved part of the writing team from 2006 to 2011. She's writing elsewhere these days, but continues as a precious mentor and encouragement to the YLCF Team.Single-Minded, Part Two
Last week I asked you singles to weigh in on what your days look like and what you’re doing with this season of your lives, to be compiled into a post at the end of this month. But the response we received was just too good to confine to one piece! Here’s a first sampling,…
The Man I Prayed For
Dear God, I prayed, all unafraid, (as we’re inclined to do) I do not need a handsome man But let him be like You; I do not need one big and tall Nor need he be some genius Or wealthy, Lord, at all; But let his head be high, dear God, And let his eye…
Single-Minded
As I type this, I am sitting at my husband’s desk at his office, waiting for his engineering day to end so that we can moonlight as a couple of painters. We have the company break room in our sights and I’m lobbying for a crazy shock of red to replace the tired gray of…
What I would tell myself at 12
Last fall I had the privilege and joy of giving a devotional at my 12 year-old niece’s birthday party, a joint celebration with another friend whose birthday was near. They had invited their very nearest and dearest chums, many of which they had known since kindergarten, and it was a very special affair, held at…
On the reading of the Psalms
The following was written by a dear friend of ours and his sending it to Philip and me was something of a New Year’s gift. I know that you’ll all be glad that he gave me permission to share it with you: Are you a Psalm skimmer? I confess that I am. I often find…
An Old Poem for a New Year
LET me but live my life from year to year, With forward face and unreluctant soul; Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal; Not mourning for the things that disappear In the dim past, nor holding back in fear From what the future veils; but with a whole And happy heart, that pays its…
Merry Third Day of Christmas…
…to our dear readers!!! From Gretchen, Ashleigh, Chantel, Jeannie, Elisabeth and Lanier, fondest wishes to you all for the Happiest of Holidays and for all the best of God’s blessings in the New Year! We hope that you have enjoyed celebrating the birth of our Savior with families and loved ones, and that this blessed…
