The eyes of hope and a “Maybe this time” faith see river rocks as weapons. Trials as joy-producing seasons. It knows the great exchange

I can’t rush the end of winter. I need to honor the rest my garden needs and the transition that needs to happen…

Kindness is the salt to the meatiness of love. Kindness enriches love and seasons it as it pulls out its fullness of truth.

Grief has a way of making us feel connected to what we’ve lost, but it’s meant to help us adjust to the emptiness we endure.

I can spin many plates, serve from some pretty burned-out places, and still care for them well. But this is not genuinely living well in the

I know she is messy, naughty, a bit of a troublemaker, and can make quite a stink. But she knows I love her and is unafraid to seek me out.

The staggering fact that we are graciously pursued and apprehended by the Creator of the Universe, who simply loves unconditionally.

February is a time to belly up to the table, scootch in closer to the fire, draw near, tuck a way, return to our first live.

a lot of times we need to recognize the weakness in order for it to be dealt with. We need to not be afraid of it. Voice what it is, and not

Each of us is given the unexpected gift of salvation and God’s presence but we are also given the assistance to walk each day with confidenc

Drawing near to God in intimacy means sometimes we need to draw away from others. We need to prioritize what gets our full attention and wh

But what about the memories? What about the moments that come to mind this time of year? To be honest, they are mixed bag. Even though every

Are you backed into a corner? To God, it’s an opportunity to split a sea. Feeling betrayed? Jesus loves to promote the betrayed.

Pain and grief refine a soul, causing one to lean in towards the Fire that will consume them, but also heal and change them

So what looks like being reclusive is actually preparation to friendliness.

She was the talk of the town. Everybody knew what she did and what she was still doing. They just didn’t know why. They didn’t see her...

I grew up in California and although my experiences were filled with limitless beach weather, there were occasional scares that came with...

Managing our momentum for the mission, calls for rest and sometimes disappointing others.

One of the greatest songs sang is not heard here on earth. But oh, the sound made in heaven over each new soul written down in the Lamb’s...

Assignments. Calling. Destiny. Purpose. Dreams. Call it what you will; it is stamped on us in the womb. We may have years of training for...