In the darkest of moments, when doubts and fear invade your space – be assured that you can NEVER be so far that God can’t reach you. Your transgression can never so great that God will not hear you. God loved you before you performed well, before you performed badly. You are loved whether youContinue reading “Never”
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First Things First
“You [absent] fathers who have your hands raised [to God] in church today, put your hands down and go find your children.” These were the words of my pastor recently. It grabbed my heart. Sometimes we make relationship with God complicated. We put on the cloak of religion ‘doing’ all the perceived right things. AllContinue reading “First Things First”
Stand for Something
Yesterday I went to the amazing production of Daniel by Sight and Sound in Lancaster, PA. It was worth the watch for sure. Take sometime to read about this Hebrew youth who found himself taken captive in a strange country and the struggles that come with being apologetically you in your faith walk. As heContinue reading “Stand for Something”
You Inspire
Is there a major in college that focuses on people’s life story? I would get a doctorate in that. I come alive in a different kind of way when someone shares their journey. It causes something to stir in my soul. I love stories of faith, fight and grit. When they say you can’t andContinue reading “You Inspire”
Triple Threat
Every now and then I’d hear someone say, ‘God has answered all my prayers.’ That has not been my story, but I think I understand what they’re saying.There are things we tend to prioritize in life as important. Having a good career, bills paid, a great family, kids who do ‘right’, someone to do lifeContinue reading “Triple Threat”
The Applause
Encouragement, reassurance and support are all good for the soul. They spur us on, especially in times of discouragement and negative self talk. However I’ve learned to be wary of how addicted I am to the applause of others. Their applause may stop and when it does – we can start to question who weContinue reading “The Applause”
Kept Sane
How do you do this? This was asked of me some years ago while I was walking through a very difficult season in my life. In the eyes of the observer, I appeared at peace and in total control. I smiled before I responded quite calmly, ‘ Only JESUS’. I know this may sound likeContinue reading “Kept Sane”
Flawed and Chosen
This week while reading about the events leading up to the crucifixion as recorded in Matthew 26, something interesting caught my attention. Jesus told Peter that he would deny Him later. Peter passionately disagreed – ‘Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same. WhatContinue reading “Flawed and Chosen”
I’m Trying
I’ve been on a mini staycation for the last view days. Unwinding, recalibrating and relaxing- by myself. I took this picture as a reminder of the imperfect me; the one I’m working on. At home I noticed this behavior: I have a habit of leaving cabinet and cupboard doors opened. They don’t stay open forContinue reading “I’m Trying”
Those Interruptions
Have you noticed how impatient we’ve become as a society? Not only have we come to despise waiting but we have little tolerance for imperfection. Heaven forbid our packages don’t arrive when we expect them to, our service providers have some glitches, the repairman man is late or the meeting is delayed. Our response toContinue reading “Those Interruptions”
Restored Hearts 