The Spirit-led Super-hero
Attention all New Creations! Your super-hero status has been activated. Forget the tights, this is glorified business!
Cast Your Burden
Cast your burden on the LORD,and he will sustain you;he will never permitthe righteous to be moved. – Psalm 55:22 ESV What does it mean—cast your cares on the Lord? Give them away? But they’re not tangible. How do I…
The Divine Response: Reflecting on Isaiah 30, Part Two
Whew! Part One is done. The Stubborn Rebellion, the hard stuff. Did you read it already? If not, find it HERE. (Also, if you haven’t yet read Isaiah 30, you can read it HERE.) Now for the Divine Response: For…
The Goodness of Agony
No one likes to suffer. Agony isn’t very welcome, now is it! Jesus cried out in prayer before His impending suffering and death, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me.” But as I reflect on Good Friday,…
The Blessed Pilgrim
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. – Psalm 84:2 NIV Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. – Psalm 84:5 NIV As the chaos…
Digging into Colossians: Chapter One
Tensions are high these days. Where do we look for inspiration and encouragement and instruction to push through? Dear Friends, God’s Word needs to be at the top of the list! It’s time to dig in. To seek after the…
-BUT TAKE HEART-
Dear Friends – are you weary today? Is the weight of the world on your shoulders? That always sounded like a silly expression to me. But it’s kind of making sense these days… Living in this world makes for a…
Burdens
How quickly our hearts get led astray on a tangent of unrest. How tumultuous are our emotions, rocking us as wind to waves on the sea and threatening to capsize our hearts beyond repair. Be settled, Dear Friends, in the…
When I’m at the End of Me…
When my patience wanes When my inner self screams “That’s it I’m done!” Jesus, take me deeper… Beyond myself Into the fullness of your presence Where I find all I need Jesus, pull me closer… My strength and heart fail…
The Messenger
As I lay my head down to rest at night, sleep is still a long way off. Heaviness defines me and tears fall as I reflect on the fear and ugliness impacting our world. I pray, trusting my pain to…
