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 Pensive Life
I used to be a high-powered extrovert—ministry wife, public speaker, crowd lover. Then my life drastically changed—divorcee, single parent, college student. The pursuit of popularity diminished in importance as my pensive life blossomed with new beginnings. Now, instead of returning home to 30 voice messages, I sit down and chat with my husband. Instead of …
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...
The Gift
There is a moment of expectation that precedes creation of something new. Our spirit quickens when the gift arrives but also fears the unknown. Perhaps some new art project we’d like to tryMaybe a class that tugs on our heartA new friendship we’d prayed for and yet hesitate to pursue Sure, we can extend the …
The Seed of Faith
Quite unexpectedly, the seed of faith arrived. First through an email, “Someone has followed your Pinterest boards.” I clicked on her name and entered an enchanting land of all that I loved. Her tastes in everything from fantasy kitchens and garden delights to mixed media art and teaching posters mesmerized me because it was as if she’d entered my …
The Dialogue
“Come now let us reason together…” -Isaiah 1:18a* The dialogue initiates open spaces in our prayers—times when we listen, in silence. Sure, as followers, we petition, set our raw hearts before God in hopes He will see, have mercy, and do. But when we engage in the dialogue, we decidedly stop all rants and open our hands …
Tenacity: The Power to Push Through
Tenacity: resolve, persistence, determination. I’ve been thinking a lot about tenacity lately: When I found myself covered in mud while digging out gravel and dirt to find a sprinkler valve leak (Hubby was visiting his family in Texas). When the printer I wanted (and needed) was on sale but out of stock at Best Buy, …
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