The colors of this season warm me… The colors of all the lights lining our streets…some white, some red, some dangly and some straight–all shining to declare the joy of the season. The colors of the advent Truth-in-the-Tinsel projects the kids are making each day, dot our days with wonder as we walk through the […]
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 […]
To Grow is in the Dying
To grow is in the dying. The falling of leaves in autumn. The pruning of roses in winter. Pruning what is good to allow for the growth of that which is greater. He requires it and I long to follow and obey. I long for Him to transform me into His likeness, in whatever way […]
Unexpected Curves and Bends
The journey of this life is full of unexpected curves and bends. Moments unforeseen and even unimagined have bent me and turned me. I have been spun and shaken and surprised by the road’s forced turns. But I’ve also taken my share of should’ve-known-better detours and ended up lost and alone. And my trip back […]
I Will Always Remember
I remember the bottom, my lowest point.  In the midst of my divorce, in my failure and shame–sitting in my car, tears flowing down, and being broken.
Relevant
To be relevant in this world is to love as He loves. To see the world through His eyes…with grace and  mercy… beyond ourselves. To be His hands and feet on this earth to one another, To notice the one alone–the one who’s new–the anxious heart present in the room, To really see the need, by […]
Beyond
His love is beyond anything I can really grasp or comprehend. He sees beyond my selfish thoughts and judgmental attitudes. Beyond my easily irritated heart and quickly angered reactions.
Catching Glimmers of Love
To catch the glimmer in their eyes fills this mama-heart right up. As they play, and laugh, and sing and learn…as they twirl and dance and show me their best work. I catch the glimmer, and their smiles melt me.. And I close my eyes, and wish for the moments never to pass. How great […]
Ordinarily Extraordinary!
I am ordinary… I am a daughter, a wife, a mother, a friend… An encourager, a cheerleader, a cleaner, a chauffeur, a writer, …and a dreamer among other things. I have little to credit to my name I have not written a book I have not spoken to thousands And hardly anyone knows my name I […]
Growing Takes Time
Growing takes time. It involves maturing and the gaining of wisdom and knowledge. And the beginning of wisdom and knowledge is the fear of the Lord. A complete reverence and awe of Him who is in Ultimate control of all things. Him who is Sovereign, who gives and takes away…who blesses and withholds blessings […]
