As I’ve been putting together the bones of a newsletter I’ve been faced with the question of my “why.” Why do I write? Why do I want to engage people in my life? What can I offer them? When I couldn’t answer, God surprised me with his answer. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such …
Most weeks if I haven’t had an idea for my blog by Sunday, I’ll find my inspiration at church. But sometimes the Holy Spirit waits until I’m empty before he speaks. Today my attention was directed to this verse. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. …
I don’t always take away the message our pastor delivers as he means for us to. Sometimes something he says piques my interest or resonates with something I’ve been curious about. Here is the passage of scripture he quoted from on Sunday. This is what you must write to the angel of the church in …
Well… I guess I’m going deep today. The verses that Holy Spirit have been bringing to mind are not the kind to tickle your ears. They are the kind that hold up a magnifying glass. If you are just starting to get to know God, this post is not a place to begin, but it …
This is my title. This is my confession. Writing this may take me more than one post, especially when dozens of subtitles come to mind. Fear is a big topic—one I am learning more about, and one that has driven my anxiety and many of my decisions. And certainly one that is currently troubling me …
After returning from a singing competition I attended with our diverse women’s chorus, I mulled over the things I shared about my life and faith as the opportunities arose. I love getting to know people on a deeper level and I’ve learned that if I’m open to sharing my life, I need to remain a …
Have you ever had a scripture download in the middle of an unrelated sermon because God was speaking to you about your concerns? That’s what happened to me. It wasn’t because I wasn’t paying attention to the message being preached, but because I’m going in for surgery this week and my emotions are all over …
You’ve guessed it. I’m feeling the pressure today. Why? I’m guessing it’s because I’m a dreamer. I love to imagine all the things I could do and I add things every time something sparks my interest. Marketing gurus target people like me with enticing offers to get me to sign up now. I think someone …
I kept trying to come up with a way to express myself concerning the election results without stoking a fire that doesn’t need anymore fuel. With that said, I fear for our country. In the rest of this blog post I’m going to wrestle with those fears and try to come back to a place …
How do I write encouragement when I am in the midst of battle? By writing my honest thoughts. At first, I had nothing I could think to write, and then I had titles come to mind like Stumbling Blocks, What Do I Do When I’m Not Enough, or The Devil Doesn’t Scream. Any one of …
The Far Reaches of Grace 