Tag: Jesus
A View of Lateral Grief
**This is a re-post. Its been 3 years. This morning I was driving to work reflecting on the past two years. Weird it’s been two years. It seems like five minutes some days; others an eternity. When in …
Celebrating Silent Saturday
Last night I heard Max Lucado speak on the Silent Saturday. It was very profound to hear him speak with such clarity. Often times during the Easter season, we talk about Friday as the most horrible day and …
Blood, Sweat, and Tears Mingled
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed so hard he bled. Jesus prayed so hard his blood mingled with his sweat. This scene pains my soul. I’ve had days of wallowing and lamenting in fervent prayer, sure my …
Spring Sunrise Promises
That moment right before the sun comes up- that is my favorite moment of the day. It signals dawn- a new beginning. The birds sing wildly and the trees sway in the breeze hypnotizing me. The air is …
Why Read Chronologically?
Last year, I read the Bible in its entirety in chronological order. When I started this journey, my goal was two-fold. I wanted to read the bible in its entirety in chronological order. I also wanted to journal …
Refining Fire
There is some kind of special joy when we burn the brush pile at home. There is something cleansing about burning the mess and ending up with a pile of ashes. Did you know you can use them …
Beautiful Things
You make beautiful things, You make beautiful things out of the dust. You make beautiful things, You make beautiful things out of us. ~Gungor- Beautiful Things This song pricks my heart every time I hear it. I know …
All Things New
There are two places in scripture that I cling to at this time of year. One is Isaiah 43:19, the other is Revelation 21:5 I love the two, they say the exact same thing. One from the Old …
Advent Day 25- Christmas
**from the book The Greatest Gift, Ann Voskamp
Advent Day 24
**from the book The Greatest Gift, Ann Voskamp
