Have you ever felt surrounded? Utterly and totally overwhelmed? Like you’re suffocating under the pressure of the impending forces around you? I think the author of Psalm 118 could relate! "When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; He brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? The Lord is … Continue reading Surrounded
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Commit
I’m a huge fan of Christine Caine’s daily emails, First Things First. I love waking up to a verse and quick word of encouragement before I face the morning cold. Today’s Scripture was Psalm 37:5-6, and the word “commit” jumped off the screen into my spirit. Christine wrote, “There is power in commitment, and when … Continue reading Commit
You are Loved
You. Are. Loved. No matter who you are. No matter where you are. No matter what you've done. You. Are. Loved. (Can we just let that truth sink in for a moment?) We're rushing and hurrying through our days, flustered and overwhelmed, and God is calling us to slow down and rest in His love. … Continue reading You are Loved
Catching My Breath
I was inspired by Margaret Feinberg's post to choose "One Word" for 2017. I made a list of possibilities and narrowed it down to one that I just couldn't shake. Breathe. Little did I know a trial was looming around the corner that would seemingly take my breath away. It certainly took my words away. … Continue reading Catching My Breath
The Struggle is Real
{This blog, title and all, was written on November 30th. I think. I tried writing it out on paper. Which meant it wasn't typed on my computer or phone. Which resulted in it not being posted. While preparing a new piece of writing, I couldn't help but publish this one first. The struggle is REAL!} … Continue reading The Struggle is Real
My Race to Run 