There was no way she could have known. Coming home. There it was. A gift. A French Press…….and this. Unheard of…. How did she know? I never told a soul…. Joan of Arc is someone I would have longed to know. A woman of strength. Conviction. Yet, humble beyond definition. How did she know? Her quotes…next […]
In His Presence
In His presence. Sweetness. Still surrender. Quiet fullness. Refreshment. Waiting. God heart showing. Taking nothing. Wanting no one. But Him. In His presence…. He is enough. And all the world could wash away….. And I wouldn’t care. Worries. Pain. Trials. Tribulations. Fade to nothing when gripped by…. His love. And love washes deep. In the quiet. […]
When Words Become Weapons….And Healing
I hold out sign to Hardworking One. Similar to the one daughter’s friend held out to her football game last. Asking…”Homecoming?” And she answered, “yes”….So I thought I would have a chance… Though words were thrown like daggers moments earlier. And heat escalates as flesh tries to rescue… Pride that had been lost. And how beautiful […]
When God Opens
He opened up the skies and brought down fire and flames. He opened up the Heavens to let His glory reign. He opened up a rock to satisfy thirsty mouths. He opened up the seas to get His people out. He opened up the prison to set Paul and Silas free. He opened up the way […]
Strained by The Waters of Life
Water rises in lives of uncertainty. And I see it… People clinging to anything… Everything they can find. Tangible things to keep them safe. Yet, water comes without restraint. Washing away disposable things. Accessing cracks of impurities, under doors slammed shut to the Lord and his ways. Breaking down walls. And how His grace…when it comes….does […]
The Spirit of Life
My Grandmother died. When I was a child. The day she was buried, I saw a white, feathered creature rise from a fountain nearby. Not sure if what I was seeing was right….but at the time…. It was so real. I was taken back. Surprised. Eyes fixed on this larger than life creation of God…. Risen […]