“Walking around these walls I thought by now they’d fall But You have never failed me yet” From the first notes of the song, Jesus had my attention. It had been a strange week–happy and heavy, wonderful and wearisome. I was away on a little “happy birthday to me” trip and I had gone through … More You’ve Never Failed Me Yet
I’ve been so aware lately of my many deficiencies. I have an ongoing joke with the Lord that I pretty much suck at life. While certain spiritual realities come easily to me–I guess you could say they are supernaturally natural–a lot of “normal” life stuff that seems like it should be a whole lot easier … More Christ in Me
When I was your foe, still Your love fought for me You have been so, so good to me When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me You have been so, so kind to me Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Oh, it chases me down, fights till I’m found, … More No Mountain You Won’t Climb Up…
You are the LION of the tribe of Judah You are the One who ROARS You roar in the face of my foes You roar over my feeble fears–and release power, courage, and hope You roar to set me free You are the One who roars for me when I can’t find my voice Your … More ROAR
Rarely have I been so unsure of what God is saying- Yet rarely have I been so sure of who He is Rarely have my thoughts of where He is leading me shifted so frequently- Yet rarely has my calling and destiny felt so secure Rarely has the future seemed so shrouded in mystery- Yet … More Divine Union
I’ve been busy this Christmas season. Too busy. Too busy, too often. Too busy to take notice. Too busy to dial into the wonder of it all. But it’s okay. It’s okay because over the years I’ve come to realize that this season isn’t about how many Christmasy feelings I do or do not have. … More The Enduring Joy of the Season
Pause… It’s a good thing. I pause to… Step back from routine Step away from distractions Step into the flow of the river… wherever it may lead I pause to… Regain perspective Recalibrate priorities Realign with peace… that passes understanding I pause to… Give thanks for what has been Appreciate what is And dream about … More Pause
I have been in quite the season of transition and it has been both challenging and wonderful. I’ve been sensing that corporately and individually we’re on the brink of a major shift into seeing many of the things we have long prayed for. One of those more personal shifts is the subject of this post. … More Grace as Justice: Online magazine to fight human trafficking
Sometimes freedom looks like exuberance–whooping, hollering, and dancing wildly Other times freedom looks like quiet stillness–the complete absence of striving, with no need to prove anything to anyone Sometimes freedom looks like laughing Sometimes freedom looks like crying Sometimes freedom looks like permission to feel nothing at all Sometimes freedom looks effortless Other times freedom … More True Freedom
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.” -Isaiah 60:1-2 This past week I had the opportunity to speak at a local women’s Bible study on the … More SHINE
Expansion Stretching Growing Learning… Usually uncomfortable Always necessary To make room for more… More focus More fullness More fruitfulness More faithfulness More favor Increased capacity… To walk in His goodness To demonstrate His faithfulness To release His kingdom To do His will… On earth as it is in heaven Expansion Stretching Growing Learning… Embrace it … More Expansion
I lost my dad when I was young, so Father’s Day has always been painful. My mom remarried when I was thirteen, but let’s just say my stepfather wasn’t exactly an example of healthy fatherhood. Yet I’ve never had any particular trouble relating to God as a loving Father. My own dad loved me to … More Let’s hear it for the Grandpas! (And all the other amazing men who stepped up and stepped in when there was no daddy)
Teach me Your ways – so I’ll walk in Your truth Teach me to pray – so I’ll see the coming of Your kingdom Teach me to go low – so you can lift me high Teach me to keep my heart pure – so I can see You Teach me to be merciful – … More Spontaneous Devotions: “Teach Us”
Last week I posted some musings on a variety of things. This paragraph was included: Love wins. Period. There is no person, no program, no politics, and no policy that can eliminate the division in our nation, or the darkness that is so prevalent in this world. It should go without saying that dogmatically expressing our … More Love Wins
Just musing this morning. No official “Monday Morning Musings.” No podcast. No series. No particular format or pre-planned content. Just my heart – reflecting – pondering – considering – a variety of things. Things like: His great faithfulness. Years ago, Jesus told me He didn’t mind proving His faithfulness to me. He has–over and over again. … More Just Musing
Come out of hiding My chosen ones Come into the open For your time has come Faith forged in the fire of painful adversity Character developed in hiddenness and quiet obscurity Love refined, redefined by uncompromised purity His beauty now revealed with grace and maturity Saul’s time has passed Let David arise As one in His … More Let David Arise
Action: the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim; a thing done, an act. If there is one things our culture admires, it is action and achievement. That is what this last week of our Be-Loved series is about—love in action. It is about moving in partnership with God into the fullness of … More Monday Morning Musings: “Be-Loved, week 5”
There is a unique beauty to you and Me There is a unique sound to our song There is a unique cadence to our dance There is a unique fragrance to our love Our love is like no other I don’t love anyone exactly the way I love you Our love is unique Our relationship … More Uniquely His
Triumph! Now we’re getting somewhere. Who doesn’t love the big triumphant finish? Everyone loves to see the answer to their prayers—especially when the answer has been a long time in coming. Long awaited victories are defining moments for all of us. Previously, we’ve looked at the opportunities to lean into God’s heart during times of … More Monday Morning Musings: “Be-Loved, week 4”
“Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and … More Unforced
