Addicted to Giving
God has been kind to give me resources occasionally to give financially. But he also reminds me often that there are many other ways to give
Giving with Faith
As Christians, God calls us to not only trust each other, but to look outward to him. He calls us to have faith beyond scarcity, assured that he will always provide what is needed.
Exuberant Giving: Beyond the Tithe
At some point, as we heard peoples stories we realized our experiences with generous giving being blessed mightily weren’t unique.
Letter From the Editor
Have you ever said to yourself, I thought we’d have more time? If you’ve ever unexpectedly lost someone you loved, you’ve probably thought that. You thought they’d be there longer. You thought you could have one more conversation. Share one more cup of coffee. Laugh together just one. more. time. It just doesn’t work that…
Can Time Heal All Wounds?
The soft chimes on my phone alarm sounded on the nightstand next to me. I opened my eyes long enough to find the phone, slide the alarm to snooze, and set it back down. For one blissful second, life felt good and normal. But just as quickly, the bleak reality of my life rushed in…
Time, Foreignness, and the Immigrant Journey
A few weeks ago, I submitted a devotion to the editor of an anthology. In my submission, I recalled feeling out of place in the U.S. when I first emigrated to the U.S. from India. I shared how the visceral experience of being a foreigner helped me understand my biblical identity as a foreigner on…
Wasting Time
Moms tend to be preoccupied with time. Or more precisely, with time management. The moms in the MOPS group I coordinate ask for a time management speaker every semester, worried by the way the days seem to stretch out forever yet also mysteriously elapse while they’re changing diapers and administering snacks, often leaving them feeling…
The Investment of Time
My older cousin visited us on our recent trip to India. She was thrilled to see our family and wanted to do something nice for us. She tried to take us shopping and buy us some new clothes. Since we were in town for a short break and didn’t need new clothes, I told her…
Time Waits for No Man
I don’t remember where I first heard this quote from Geoffrey Chaucer, “Time waits for no man,” but I do know it resonates more today than whenever I first heard it. The original quote states that not only does time not wait for anyone, but it also claims, “Time and tide wait for no man.”…
The Biggest Hindrance to Creativity Isn’t Time
Not long ago, I surveyed my subscribers to my newsletter about creativity. I asked, “What roadblocks keep you from doing the creative things you enjoy?” It wasn’t even a contest. Forty percent of those surveyed said “time.” Which is understandable: there are limited seconds each day, and many creative activities—for instance, the intricate crochet figurines…
Letter From the Editor
Here at Redbuds, we like to say we “create in community and foster a safe sisterhood of creatives.” There’s not a spirit of competition, but only one of building each other up and encouraging one another.
Jump into the Deep End
I decided to attend the popular girl’s party and overcome the fear of being an imposter. It was beyond anything I could have anticipated.
An Affirmation of Calling
As my world got busier, I silenced the small voice that kept whispering, “But I asked you to write.” But that whispering voice, the one that wouldn’t remain silent, kept pushing, “But I asked you to write.”
My Retreat Resound
We need to get our words out to open the gates we have been given, because the Kingdom is waiting.