As the cares of life overwhelm us, we ask the Holy Spirit to help remind us of God's perfect love.
Not just getting through the day
Why we celebrate Advent
Like a father who is coaxing his daughter to jump in the pool, our Father coaxes us to just trust. Even though nothing makes sense and even though we have seen how heavy things sink to the bottom. We jump because we know that our Father is good and has never failed us in the past. We jump because of his track record.
Looking Back to Look Forward
As disciples of Jesus we are called to allow tomorrow to inform the decisions of today, but return to the urgent business of the living present, in the moment.
Called to Encourage
Fellowship and accountability is not only portrayed as wise, it is for safety, it is for love, and it is for the good of the whole community.
Music to move our spirits
When I'm spiritually dry and worn out, I turn to worship music. Even though I am all about Bible study and journaling, sometimes I just can't get unstuck. In these times I find that a little humility (I can't manufacture the desire to praise you God, you have to do this for me!) plus a... Continue Reading →
Who is this King of glory?
Life is a see-saw of constant conversion. Believers naturally desire obedience because of the Holy Spirit within their hears. But how do we keep on track when messy human-ness gets in the way?
Author update & Lent is here again
Hi friends, These past few years have been some of my least productive years in writing to date, but busiest in changing, stretching and growing. From finally working out forgiveness with certain people, to becoming a wife, to becoming a mother, learning to weigh a full time job with home and family responsibilities. I'm also... Continue Reading →
He is sufficient
Lord, give us your wisdom to understand in our hearts, deep inside, that when life is hard, when thousands of burdens rail at us from the business side of a new week, what it means to be satisfied and contented with you.
Study with me – This is the Gospel
Good morning friends, As much as I hate to admit it, I can't do it all and don't have it all together. Every day I punish myself with guilt for not being able to take my life by the throat and make it what I imagine it should be. And on top of that, it's... Continue Reading →
In the palm of His hand
There is a dangerous misconception that we cannot receive God's grace until we "clean up our act". My chance encounter with someone who did not seem to believe in her own worthiness served to remind me that grace is ours for the taking, regardless of what we have done. We have only to receive it with humility and faith.
tea & testimony 