Photo credit: bored-now, Flikr creative commons She didn’t know she was talking about me. She didn’t realize as she complained and all the rest laughed and sympathized, that she was complaining about me –that she was irritated and annoyed by me. And what seemed to them, to be a passing critique of a stranger, cut my heart […]
For When I’m Tired and Weary of Fighting this Relentless River
Photo credit: jamesjustin, Flickr creative commons I’ve been memorizing Romans 8 these past  few weeks with this wonderful community. And the thing about memorizing is that I end up meditating on the words all week long…the words ever before me to soak in to this thick skull of mine. I’ve been learning all about the flesh […]
We Have Hope in Failure {Because of Him}
I broke the speed limit yesterday. And last week I turned left when the sign said not to. I omit details sometimes to make my point more convincing, and I justify my own desires by lying to myself that they are noble. I throw internal pity-parties and temper-tantrums and dwell on how things aren’t going […]
Dancing with God
I did a dance with God for several years, which often consisted of the same conversation between us. Not because He was saying the same thing over and over, but because I wasn’t listening. The dance involved me telling Him how sorry I was for being the sinner that I am, and Him affirming me […]
Bible in 90 Days {Finish}
I sat on the couch at 11pm last Saturday night, reading the last of the words on page 1688… Revelation 22:17 (NIV) “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.” Â …and the emotion welled […]
Trading Poverty for Wealth…One Verse at a Time
The morning sun gleamed through the wood shutters as I settled myself into my regular spot on the couch, the spot I’ve grown familiar with…the place where we meet…where I read and I talk, and listen and ponder and grow. This, a daily privilege I enjoy, just me alone with Him, in this place…the place […]
Bible in 90 Days {Week 11}
Well, I am continuing to read the Bible in 90 days, with this inspiring group of people, reading through this amazing chronological plan, and today…day #70, and the conclusion of the Old Testament…and I am continuing to learn so much! From the 4th week, to the 8th week, and now into the 11th week…what a journey […]
Bible in 90 Days {Week 8}
What an amazing time I continue to have reading the Bible in 90 days! Today…day #51, and as I’m continuing to read I am learning so much! There is so much to absorb and learn in God’s Word, and yet reading at this pace brings it together in a unique and awesome way!
Removing the Remnants
On a hot June day, with a silent and grumbling heart, I pulled into the parking lot, the heat of the day pressing down and unrelenting no matter my task at hand. Me here to serve, and my heart not really here. And the project before me…this abandoned lot…ridden with weeds and needing restoration, a need for the weeds […]
Broken Pieces Made Whole
I’ve been broken. And guilty. And hurting. And alone. I’ve chosen poorly, and walked through the pain of the aftermath. And the road was steep and high and long. And as my heart’s shattered pieces were scattered and torn…parts sharp with regret and sorrow for sin; It was the surrender of those pieces that began […]
