The darkness was closing in around me. The wilderness had been bleak and threatening before, but not like this. Never like this. I couldn’t see a thing. Each step brought new danger. Each moment seemed more and more ominous. Even the air was heavy–I could scarcely breathe … Hard pressed on every side, but not crushed. … More The Gift
This post probably isn’t about what you might think it is about. I’ve actually started it several times. I haven’t had the nerve to finish it and post it. I don’t know if I will this time either, but it won’t go away. So here I am yet again. If you’re reading this, well, I guess … More Seeing the Unseen
Dear Father, Thank You for the priceless gift of Your Son. This Christmas I pray that the miracle of the Incarnation—that God became flesh and dwelt among us—will be birthed anew in my heart. Open my eyes to see with fresh insight. Let me come to You with the faith and trust of a … More A Christmas Prayer
The shepherds followed the glory. The wise men followed the star. Anna and Simeon followed their hearts. They had one thing in common–they were seeking him. And they found him. I imagine he didn’t look the way they thought he would look. He made his appearance as an ordinary looking child. A helpless babe–not a glorious … More Wise Men Still Seek Him
Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room … We hear the song every Christmas. Let every heart prepare him room. But do we … really? What does it mean to prepare room for him in my heart? What does it mean … really? How … More Preparing Room
This started out as a very different post. I noticed that my recent writing “style” had been leaning a particular way. It’s not that I necessarily liked it or disliked it–I just wanted to write something different. I wanted to write something different because sometimes when I look at my own blog … when I see the lovely tranquil header … More Happy Endings
The Lord is near … Do not be anxious about anything The Lord is near … But in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God The Lord is near… And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus The Lord … More The Lord is Near
Return Return to Me Turn around; change your mind Return to My heart; return to My peace Take your thoughts captive to the Truth Silence the lies of the accuser– Return and rest Rest Rest in Me Step out of the commotion Inhale–breathe in the soothing aroma of My presence Exhale–breathe out the perplexity and … More Return
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine … In dark times; in the midst of turmoil; in confusion and uncertainty … I’m … More This Little Light of Mine …
A young mind is firmly set–heart determined to find its own way. New paths to explore and new adventures to be had. The broad road beckons … And a child wanders off the path of life. Her head and knees are bowed–heart bared. Tissues littered across the floor. Anguished sobs interspersed with declarations of truth and hope … A mother … More Homecoming
Look at me. I wanted to. I needed to. But I couldn’t. Instead, both my gaze and my heart remained downcast. He persisted. Look at me. I tried, I really did. But I couldn’t quite will myself to look up. So I did what I should have done much earlier that morning–I cried out to him. “Help me, … More His Eyes
Been asking a lot of questions this week. Don’t have a lot of answers–just questions … Brian Johnson has a song called “What Does it Sound Like?” The lyrics are simple: What does it sound like when we sing heaven’s songs? What does it feel like when heaven comes down? What does it look like … More What Will it Sound Like?
Times are tough, so you see them everywhere. Sitting by the off ramp with a makeshift sign, holding out a dirty cup for change. Shuffling down the street with all of their worldly possessions in a shopping cart. Curled up in a cardboard box under the freeway overpass. The broken. The rejected and dejected. The lonely. The poor. … More A Banana and a Sandwich
Cindy Powell 