When Jesus walked upon this earth, people tried to make Him their king. Yet, he eluded the crowds and touched the one: one woman who bled, one crippled man who longed to walk, one wayward disciple who denied his master. Jesus wasn’t impressed with earthly kingdoms then, and He isn’t now. He still searches for …
Night Whispers
Is it presumptuous to believe that we can receive and record night whispers? I think not. Even if we err in our accuracy, I believe the heavens are gracious and God patient. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
The Missing Element
We humans were never intended to walk through this world along. Now, I’m not talking about the blessings of family and friends, which, of course, soothe our souls in hard times and elicit laughter in times of emotional bounty. Nor am I referring to the benefits that connection with our creativity can bring. Neither am …
The Promise
Nothing is as sweet as sensing God’s Spirit and basking in His perfect peace. The longer I believe, the more convinced I am that true life comes from this intimate exchange. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Sing my Soul
This morning is one of those rare times when I am almost wordless, so I only have this poem to share with you. This is a poem for those times when life doesn't go the way you want it to.
Broken Promises
Whether we live in realms of realism or dally in make-believe, broken promises snap off the tender twigs of trust we extend to ourselves and to others: We promise ourselves that we will stop our addictive behavior, and yet we continue. We promise ourselves that we will leave that abusive relationship, and yet we stay. …
Life Interrupted
In 1Kings 19:11-13, the prophet, Elijah, discovers that God’s majesty comes in an unexpected way. Today, I’m grateful for God’s gentle whispers in the midst of life interrupted.
The In-between Place
There is this in-between place that exits between our humanity and God's grace.
Passages
Have you ever waited for the most amazing gift? I have…the birth of my son, Josiah. This photo flashed through my dream right before I awoke this morning. My heart leapt and I remembered, it’s Josiah’s birthday today.Then I whispered, “Happy birthday son!” READ THE ENTIRE POST...
