One of the hardest things is not knowing what comes next. Especially when threats reach our doorstep. Generally, lists have a way of herding our steps. Whether on paper or written in our heads, patterns and boundaries seem to drive the hours. Plans, reservations, appointments. What’s on the schedule? What’s not on the schedule? Then…
Tag: Holy Spirit
Early Will I Seek You: A Rich Breakfast For Your Soul
A sweet, soft voice comes from the kitchen echoing up the stairs. My grandson is here. They traveled all day yesterday so he could stay. And we’ll delight in the sound of him three whole days. We’ve enjoyed him before but never by his six-year-old self. Bravely admitting his nervousness, we surround him with familiarness. “Remember when…”…
We Walk By Faith: Experiencing God as we bravely and boldly surrender to Him
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…
We Can Enjoy All the Same Things and Come Completely Apart
He couldn’t wait to take me there. “I have something to show you when you have a minute.” In our marriage that once meant, I know you’re gonna love what I love. Today it means, I know you. “I found a picture you are going to want to take.” He says, standing at door wide…
Saved by the Blood
Been asking the Lord about the meaning of His blood. I see that physical entities possess a spiritual counterpart. So what is the meaning of such passages as “justified by His blood”(Rom 5:9), “Christ’s blood cleanses our conscience from dead works to serve the living God” (Heb 9:14), “Purchased by His blood” (Acts 20:28) In…
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