You know the feeling I'm talking about? When the ache in your chest is not a bad thing- in fact it's so happy that you can't help but share a smug smile with yourself and the houseplant? I had one of those mornings. I couldn't figure out why I was more interested in bouncing to … Continue reading That Feeling
Morning light
Inspirations from tea, quiet time and watching the sun rise over Colorado. Burst upon my day In holy, gentle light Begin that golden warmth Grow to a white-hot guiding sight Seek the shadows that have haunted And drive them from their place Fill up every weary soul With a refreshing cup of grace Be the … Continue reading Morning light
Cause for Joy!
He prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies… Psalm 23:5 Amid conflict, some people lose their appetite altogether. To even think of eating when your stomach is twisting, and your fork is clattering against your teeth can leave a bad taste in your mouth. Even if the conflict is not your … Continue reading Cause for Joy!
Make it Salty
‘Seasoned with salt’ is the phrase that has intrigued me since Sunday’s service a few weeks ago. Colossians instructs “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders…let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” I went deeper-diving into the benefits of salting. Of course, well-known … Continue reading Make it Salty
When I look at You.
Watching the sunset fade reminded me of how I used to sit on the front steps as a teenager and compose poetry about God’s goodness. That porch, those sunsets, became the most peaceful and near-to-God place to be. In stirring up that intimate love with God, I find myself again on the porch. Writing.When I … Continue reading When I look at You.
Lesson from the Weeds
It wasn’t until I was pulling weeds from around my fragile carrot stems, that I really understood why repentance and confession are so vital to the Christian life. My new roommate moved in a few months ago and she was reviewing bible studies to undertake. So I asked to join. We learned we’ve both … Continue reading Lesson from the Weeds
To Be a Leader
If you have been a leader for any length of time, you know that there will certainly come a day of confrontation or verbal disagreement. Perhaps this excited you, or this even terrified you... People-pleasing is checked at the door of honest, loving confrontation. After a particularly hard year in 2018, I thought little was … Continue reading To Be a Leader
Helpful Burden
I've finally decided life is never boring whenever it involves myself. Lately, things have been happening that make me realize there are indeed some wierdly comical moments if only I'd pay attention. Last night, however, took the cake. What's been going on? "Normal" life stuff I guess. Moving a mattress like a gypsy; signing a … Continue reading Helpful Burden
Determine Your Adventure
This morning, I almost missed it. I was in search of a grander adventure and staying home appeared second best. Clouds were framing the horizon. No colors had yet shown themselves in the dawn. I thought I had left my alarm off for this morning and wished to catch up on some sleep. But promptly … Continue reading Determine Your Adventure
Yesterday’s Manna Is No Good. Selah.
It's been a while. The next blog I had intended to write was to be on Selah- you know the "stop and ponder or pause" word found littered through Psalms. Evidently, I myself took a loner pause than I had intended! There is something magical in pausing. Somehow when silence is given space, it … Continue reading Yesterday’s Manna Is No Good. Selah.
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