I am an amateur photographer who is so in love with God’s artistry. I can’t help myself from trying to capture all of what He offers. You will often find me with a camera in hand. If it’s not my phone, then my Kodak 1080. But whatever the means, I’m fascinated by all of God’s …
“God?” “Yes, child.” “How can you love me after what I’ve done?” “What exactly have you done, child?” “Oh, God! Please don’t make me say it out loud.” “It needs to be spoken in order for others to hear.” “But why would you choose me? I’m nothing. I’m no one. I have done horrible things …
Every year when our kids were young, we would vacation in National Parks. We visited 52 National Parks in their growing up years. This year, we traveled through Utah. Stopping at the Natural Bridges National Park after seeing Arches National Park. When we entered the ranger station, I saw these incredible lizards on posters all …
Do you see other people’s talents and ask why didn’t I get that one? Or what makes hers better than mine? Or if I had that I’d be (fill in the blank). I do this all the time! And I can’t help but ask myself, why do I do that? God has given me multiple …
Changing my perspective is no walk in the park. It takes inviting Commitment to tea and Self Discipline to counsel with Honesty and Confidence daily until true, good, healthy habits are formed. Contemplative Practice sits with me regularly now and we often chat about each situation; the kicker is, we do it together in real …
Sarah Young in her book, Jesus Calling, reminded me that we should allow Trust and Thankfulness to be our companions, because Trust protects us from worrying and obsessing and Thankfulness prevents us from criticizing and complaining. What a great reminder! This past year I have danced, dined, and deliberated with the WRONG company! I have …
I’m here today to expose a plight. To stand up for the silent, me included, in this fight. To implore you to pay attention – to open your eyes. We stand here internally bleeding – please hear our cries. It’s not physical abuse so there’s little evidence of pain, but browbeating is real and leaves …
I’m at the edge of insanity with no Peace in sight. I’ve been standing here for quite some time agonizing over how long I am to stay in this place. Will I find Peace again? My toes grip the edge as I ponder and I wonder if the storm on the horizon will send me …
You know those moments when you know you are called to a place? Maybe for a short time or for a season, but you know, beyond the shadow of doubt, that God had His hand on how you arrived there? In that moment, for me, Pride becomes my best friend. She links her arm in …