This past week, my Bible reading plan had me in the book of Mark. Specifically as I read Mark 13 & 14, there were two phrases that seemed to be on repeat. Repetition usually means this is important; pay attention. Be on guard Keep watch (be on alert) I encourage you to read both chapters, and … Continue reading On Guard + Alert
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Shake off the Dust
The time has come to shake it off… cue Taylor Swift 😂 It’s time to shake off the dust. “Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength. Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again. Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, … Continue reading Shake off the Dust
Awake + Aware
In recent months, I’ve been learning about awareness and putting it into practice. Where being fully present meets my emotions and feelings head on, where escape and numbing aren’t worth it anymore. Awareness has become a precious companion on this journey. Part fruit, part gift. A result from the heart work that’s hard work, and … Continue reading Awake + Aware
God’s Wrap-Around Presence
I was given a journal for Christmas from my dear friend Sonja. On the front it says: “She climbed until she saw.” This became part of my prayer for 2016 – that I wouldn’t settle or get comfortable, but I would keep climbing. Then I read Ann Voskamp’s book, One Thousand Gifts, and this journal has … Continue reading God’s Wrap-Around Presence
My Race to Run 