Seasons in our life come and go then they come back around again. Every time we take the time to meet with God through His Bible there is a power there. He wants to converse with us – but how much time do we really take and sit down and listen. Our pastor challenged us … More He speaks in the quiet
Actually, I sit here tonight surrendering to the voice that keeps telling me to write. Whether it is for you, someone else, or myself – I don’t know. I am here and you are there. It remains to be seen if either of us will be there by the 2nd paragraph. I don’t take the … More On my knees
The lyrics of this song, “I Believe It!” by the Kry, from their album, What About Now, says all that is on my mind and heart today. Take a moment to listen to this song here and read the lyrics below as you listen. It all became clear to me The day I believed it what … More I Believe It!
The past several months have been some of the best months I have experienced in a long time. Why? Read on… Over the past couple of years (and maybe more), I have struggled to see where God is, where I am in God, and where it is I belong. I have sought the Lord. I … More Encouraging faith around the toilet
Day 189 of the year 2016. Most of this was written on Day 1 of this year… Yep, I never posted it – just like the other 60 posts that have never made it out of the draft file. So, I will raise the question, how are you doing with all that you pondered, contemplated, … More Faith… Day 189
This is all way over my head. I need to hear You. You are the light that leads me. Yet I wonder, “Where do I find peace?” Jesus is the strength that keeps me walking. Yet, I find it hard to trust. Seeking His purpose. The storms of life want let me rest. The quest … More I’m in way over my head
Approaching 2015 I felt all of this pressure to have a “word” for the year. I’m not sure where all of this started but for the past several years I have had a word or a phrase that has been a central focus. But this year it seemed like the message of “having a word … More Joy, joy, joy down in my heart
I love being outdoors! Whether it is day/night or hot/cold outside, I’d rather be enjoying the outdoors than the indoors any day of the week! I recently was talking with a few of my kids. I talked about how in the evening after the sun goes down about my love for sitting on the deck … More Look Up…
Margaret Feinberg’s new book, Fight Back with Joy is out and and it is another fantastic challenge brought to you in only the way Margaret can deliver. Over the years there have been many authors who have challenged me into a deeper walk. But none have connected with me in such a real and personal way as she has … More Fight Back with Joy – Margaret Feinberg
One of my favorite authors, Margaret Feinberg, has been through a brutal fight with cancer and shares the unexpected lessons she discovered along the way in her new book and Bible study Fight Back With Joy. It’s been inspiring to learn how Margaret has been practicing a defiant joy, and I thought you might like … More The Secret To Living A Defiant Joy: An interview with Margaret Feinberg
