This world we live in is fallen, broken, hurting, decaying. And yet, "the earth is full of His unfailing love" (Psalm 33:5). It has been filled - do we have eyes to see? Ears to hear? Hearts to receive this unfailing love? Proverbs 19:22 says, "What a man desires is unfailing love." Our hearts crave … Continue reading A Tethered Heart
encouragement
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Does the benefit outweigh the cost? A quick Google search showed that people have asked this question on a wide range of topics - college, organic food, legalization of marijuana, marriage, cell phones - just to name a few. April 1st has come and gone, but my pastor has said in the last week: "It's … Continue reading Cost-Benefit Analysis
Shadows
We have an enemy. He likes to pervert truth. He is the master of deception. There will be times on our journey Home when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death. But God. ❤️ His Spirit, His Light, His Truth... He pierces through the darkness, through the shadows. You may feel isolated … Continue reading Shadows
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
Held
It's a new year. A new month. A new week. A new day. A new moment. And I've found some time (or rather made some time) to write. I'm going to let the drafts stay put and gather a little more dust. Today needs a fresh page. I dug out an empty journal, a gift … Continue reading Held
Faith in the Fire
I've been reflecting on Seasons. Summer held on longer than I expected, and it seems Fall flew by in a month. For the locals, this might be "nothing yet"... but for this Washington-native... it is straight-up freezing outside. I will continue to bundle up my kids like Randy in A Christmas Story even if it's … Continue reading Faith in the Fire
Fighting the Good Fight
"Fight the good fight of faith." - 1 Timothy 6:12 Paul's words to Timothy have been running through my mind as I question and wonder and wait, trusting God's timing and sinking my roots deeper in Him. We are called to fight the good fight of faith. This action word for fight in the Greek … Continue reading Fighting the Good Fight
My Race to Run 