I’m totally distracted in church. Levi (who recently learned to walk) is out of his seat. Attempting to hold his attention and keep him from storming the stage, his Mother breaks the seal of a small shiny bag. It’s crackers. I’m jealous. I’m hungry. But not for food. I hunger to experience the world through... Continue Reading →
Demons of depression chased me home. Hurrying, I pressed into the door. Before turning the handle, I rushed to Jesus, Whisper Your sweet everythings into my ears. The one way the raised in Christ endure in all this dust and ash is praying in spirit and truth. God knows I want to fight my own fights.... Continue Reading →
We had to do something. Filling two grocery carts, we carried 25 bags of mercy door to door on the poorest side of town. Bought styrofoam container of mud and worms for the young robin abandoned in the gutter—because we couldn’t watch one more senseless death. Still breathing here. Holding on and handing out because... Continue Reading →
We're waiting to leave for the airport. Our flight was canceled because of the storm and I hoped the trip as well. No such luck. Bumped 8 hours and we're still leaving. I'm sitting on the couch waiting these last few minutes with toothbrush and tomorrows underwear wondering why leaving home always feels like a... Continue Reading →
We are tempted to lose faith. Ya know why?Because God's enemy has gotten wind that He is doing a mighty work in you.In the devils anger, he hires liars to create confusion, in hopes that you will become afraid and sin.Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome. Nehemiah 4:14
I have a friend. She is very kind and thoughtful. Gracious and generous. We laugh about silly things, and always look forward to seeing each other. I love her. She believes Jesus was a great prophet. A holy man. She believes that he was God's son. She says that she respects Jesus very much. She... Continue Reading →
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