My husband thinks we’ve gotten old. One sign of which is that we’ve become bird watchers. I don’t think that’s uniquely an age thing; otherwise, every person over fifty would have bird feeders in their yards and binoculars on their windowsills. I do, however, believe that with age comes the ability to see the worldContinueContinue reading “Embrace Faith: Holy Spirit”
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Hidden Agendas: Spirit
In this series we’ve been pulling the curtain back to see our inner selves more clearly, specifically to see the motives that move us through life. Parallel to such revelations, we’ve been looking more closely at what it is to live for God’s Kingdom – those agendas that we want to trade-up for. Obtaining clarityContinueContinue reading “Hidden Agendas: Spirit”
This Hope: Our Endurance
When news of another friend’s loss reaches me, my heart lurches. It aches for the person who now lives without their loved one, who must abandon dreams and change life plans. Then I wonder to God, “How will they ever get through such grief? …How would I?” It makes me think of a story BethContinueContinue reading “This Hope: Our Endurance”
Inhabit: God Dwells In Us
I’m so curious to know how you’ve reacted to the idea of Jesus tabernacling among us. I’ve tried to imagine what it must have been like for Him to leave His heavenly place and power to take on a tent–human flesh–and live among us. And I can’t. The only way I can reconcile Jesus choosingContinueContinue reading “Inhabit: God Dwells In Us”
Fresh
Photo by Jony Ariadi on Unsplash Bright green and crisp. Loud crunch as each piece breaks into my mouth. Perfect balance of sweet and tart as the fresh apple’s juices flow. New year, fresh start. Begin again — carry with me all I’ve learned. Look ahead. Hope instead of dread. Rhythms and routines. Playlists andContinueContinue reading “Fresh”