Here’s the thing about taking ‘a leap of faith’. In order for it to qualify as a ‘leap’, there has to be a period of time that you are in a free-fall of some sort or another. That exciting, but often very unnerving span of time between when you left Point A, but haven’t quite reached Point B. That is, assuming you even know where … Continue reading Leaping or Deeping, it’s all a test of faith!
I have loved this song since I first heard it in the early 90’s. It was my anthem during a particularly difficult time in my life, but lets face it – everyone has a past! Everyone has been hurt by harsh words and experienced the disappointment of broken promises. Everyone has experienced the pain of loss, disgrace, shame. Everyone has watched dreams die and grieved for missed opportunities. Everyone … Continue reading Lord of the past
I recently attended a fund raiser for women in crisis and watched a video in which several young women shared their stories of abandonment, abuse, and failed relationships. My heart ached for each woman, and my mothers heart wanted so very badly to be able to give them a long and comforting embrace. Thankfully, their individual stories are gradually being transformed on a day-by-day basis. And listening to the stories of these … Continue reading But God
In a previous post, I spoke of having a recurring stream of thoughts, ideas, and scriptures for the last several months. It’s been rather like something is trying to be birthed within me … but how does one go about giving birth to something when you don’t yet know what it is? As I opened my heart to new possibilities, I also opened my Bible and began to look for instructions in … Continue reading Water Walking
In my last post, I spoke of being ‘thumped’ and asked the questions: What has God called you to do that requires more of you? What are you facing that requires the very best that you have? As followers of Christ we are called put on the Armor of God and stand against the powers of darkness. I have written about this to some extent in … Continue reading Receiving Instruction (part 3)
I pray I am always honest with God, with myself, and with you – my reader. I never want to represent myself here as having figured out the answers to all of life’s questions, and/or be walking in constant victory over all manner of trials and temptations. Nor, I pray, shall I focus too much on the unanswerable questions of life. Why do we always feel this need to … Continue reading Receiving Instruction (part 2)
When I was a girl, we had 4 fruit trees growing in the front yard. Since I was the youngest of 7 kids, guess who always got stuck picking up the rotten fruit that fell off the trees … ME! One day, while picking up rotten fruit, two kids from down the block came by and picked a few apples off one of the trees. … Continue reading Who Am I? (part 2)
A dear friend gave me Sarah Young’s devotional “Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence” for Christmas. I’ve been meditating on the February 1st reading for most of February as I strive to ‘live in the present’ and walk humbly with my God. “February 1 Follow Me one step at a time. That is all I require of you. In fact, that is the only … Continue reading Living in the present
Putting Hope To Work 