Deciding to leave was neither flippant nor rash. From the outside it probably seemed irresponsible to *leave a job with nothing lined up, but my decision was backed by months of prayer and fasting, the support of family and friends, no debt and a healthy savings account. While being responsible was a consideration, at the… Read More FAITH, HOPE & A BIRD NAMED LALA
It is finished. According to John (19:30) these three powerful words were spoken by Jesus as final breath left his lungs, his body hanging battered and bruised upon the cross. His surrender and sacrifice to death, forever the greatest expression of love the world will ever know. It’s easy for me to read the accounts… Read More EVEN WHEN I CANNOT SEE
Spring is the season of change, of new life. It is the season of hope. I am praying that change and new will burst forth and mirror this season in life as well. Perhaps this is a natural longing as we witness the unfolding of beauty before our eyes. The vibrant colors, the sweet smells,… Read More NOW IS THE TIME
My prayers have changed lately. The pleas of desperation that defined January have yielded to a much more profitable harvest: thankfulness. The anchor of hope was never removed–perhaps it is only that I have reclaimed my own firm grip upon it’s chain. I know you are making a way. Thank you. That simple prayer, offered… Read More THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE
God is mighty and often works in mysterious ways. I know this to be true. Yet, I often wonder what people mean when they say phrases similar to, “God told me _________________.” Does God actual speak to them in an audible voice? Was it loud and booming, or perhaps just a small whisper? I genuinely… Read More GOD SPEAKS
Untangling the threads of prosperity, culture and faith, one from another, seems almost impossible these days. We see images of people holding Starbucks drinks, or sporting the latest fashion, or simply showcasing, under perfect lighting, beautifully color-coordinated objects with the caption: #blessed. Look. I’m so blessed. A #blessed life today eerily resembles consumerism drenched in… Read More #blessed
Like every year before, 2018 was full of ups and downs, highs and lows, laughter and tears. Regardless of the side the pendulum favored for you, in mere hours we will be saying good-bye to another year. Adios. Au Revoir. Arrivederci. And, while we will carry some mess and struggle into 2019, there is something… Read More WHAT’S YOUR WORD?
Two weeks ago I attended Camp Well. Since returning home I have been desperately trying to ink some words to describe my experience in perfect detail. But, the task feels overwhelming, impossible even. For words are simply too limiting, too small, too weak, too narrow to fully convey that which cannot be measured or weighed… Read More CAMP WELL: A REFLECTION
I want to be brave. There’s bravery that looks like taking a leap of faith, risking failure, dreaming big. That’s all well and good. But, that bravery concerns itself with mainly self, and I’m pretty good at thinking about me. I want to grow in bravery that goes beyond self: to be brave on the… Read More ON THE LINE
I am expectant without expectations. I spoke those words to a friend recently and have been thinking about them ever since. They are true, now perhaps more than ever. I am fully expectant that God is working on my behalf. He hears me. He sees me. He knows exactly what I need. He is faithful… Read More EXPECTANT WITHOUT EXPECTATIONS