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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I hear of women words. Back stabbing. Vengeful looks. And I shrink back….like I usually do….from drama. Thanking God for silence. Soul lifting quiet that comforts more than any long conversation with a friend. And though I have coffee, lead with, pray with, nurture, and love my friendships…. My greatest comfort….Him. My soul rest. My kneeling […]
Four years ago, almost exactly today, I had a dream of a an orphanage in China. Kids needy. Us bringing more than food and water. Yet, I question the fruit of such things…..like…..why would I dream of me in China? What does this mean? But I let it rest…. Those seeds planted in my head and […]
Teacher. Of sorts. Always Learning. Growing. Seeking… Curled up with a book…..My haven of retreat. Pounding words out on a computer screen….My happy place. Yet, opening The Word this morning….I am bombarded with a different kind of living. A living rich with works. A more than faith kind of life…. But a life abundant with fruit. […]