It was awkward. Stiff. It wasn’t the throw me up in the air and let me think I’m going to fall, then catch me at the last minute type of hugs he gave when I was a little girl. It wasn’t the comforting arms that soothed my tears and hurt feelings. But, it was one… Continue Reading
Category Archives: confession
Doing Real Life Together
Last night, Shayla was in the ER {she has severe bronchitis and a urinary tract infection}. It was late {or early, depending on how you look at it} and I was bored. I took an Insta.gram picture with my iPhone and it posted to Facebook. Within seconds, she was being prayed for. By my friends… Continue Reading
Lent Fail…or maybe not?
There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done‘ and those to whom God says, ‘All right, then, have it your way‘. C.S Lewis I typically approach Lent with a surrendered heart and a strong desire to grow closer to God in the weeks leading up to Easter.… Continue Reading
Whitney Houston and my witness
If I made a soundtrack of my life many of the songs would be sung by Whitney Houston. When I heard about her death I was saddened by the seeming waste of talent and the brevity of her life. Then a picture started circling Facebook and I “liked’ it. It was basically saying that Whitney… Continue Reading
Breathe In, Breathe Out
Overwhelming to-do list. Unsatisfactory grades from the lanky boy who can do better. Cranky moments from a teething and first-time-ear-infection-suffering Sweet Pea. Breathe In. Breathe Out. Sanctuary filled with God’s people, lifting up one voice in a cacophony of praise. Teaching a class about the power of communicating with Elohim through prayer. Breathe In. Breathe… Continue Reading
{day 19} Let go of what’s holding you back
As long as we are holding on to or harboring {unconfessed} sin in our lives, we will never experience the joy of the Lord. ~Pastor Ed Taylor There is something holding you back from experiencing a clean heart. From experiencing the fullness of the abundant relationship with God that you were designed for. It’s you. … Continue Reading
Ebb and Flow of Life
This has been one of those weeks that simulated a roller coaster for my emotions. Up, down, upside down, shoot back up. I’m not a roller coaster type of gal. All of that can leave this mama exhausted in every way possible. Our weekend was full. Of learning, of fellowship, of family fun. The speaker… Continue Reading