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
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
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”
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
A daughter of the King… Wears dignity like a cloak She is confident and courageous Creative and compassionate A carrier of His presence and peace Arrayed in her Father’s own armor She is humble, yet powerful Gentle, yet bold She is fearless Formidable And free Blessed and highly favored Simply because she is His Cherished … More Daughters of the King
Just a reminder that the “Be-Loved” series will resume May 15th! “Come, follow me,” Jesus said. – Mark 1:17 Follow Me, beloved. Leave your striving. Leave your need for answers and a carefully crafted plan. Leave behind every lesser pursuit and simply come—come and follow Me. I see the ache in your heart for a … More From His Heart to Yours: May 1, 2017
This song has been messing me up. Like really messing me up. But that’s a good thing. In fact, I’m seeing a lot of good things lately. Even though a lot of those good things have initially been disguised as challenges. Challenges that have become opportunities to trust–opportunities to believe. And that’s always a good … More The Voyage
Suffering. That word likely invokes all kinds of emotions and images. Most of them highly undesirable! So why on earth would a topic like suffering be included in a study on intimacy with God? When we think about the people we are closest to in our lives, we often have the deepest bond with those … More Monday Morning Musings: “Be-Loved, week 2”
Intimacy. What is it? More specifically, what does it mean in our relationship with Jesus? Is it something to be desired? The dictionary defines intimacy as: close familiarity or friendship; closeness. One catchy definition I’ve often heard is “in-to-me-see.” Intimacy is a place of vulnerability and authenticity. It’s a place where there are no pretenses; … More Monday Morning Musings: “Be-Loved, week 1”
Take me to that holy place Take me to that sacred space It’s the place where I can breathe – The place where the air is pure It’s the place I was created to dwell The place where my spirit soars It’s the atmosphere of heaven – The place where the air is pure There’s … More Where the Air is Pure
Years ago I saw a picture of a circle that began, then ended, then began again. Each time the circle closed and began again, it was within the previous circle, but slightly smaller. After several circles had begun, then closed, then began again, the picture took on the shape of a funnel. I realized that … More Time to Be-Loved? New/old curriculum available (free) online soon!
Cindy Powell 