He Reaches Down

Our God is big, he is above all things, creator and sovereign, yet he reaches down to us in the sweetest ways.

“But First, Let Me Take a Look…”

For audio read by the author, click here: Are you a "let me figure it out" kind of person, or a "show me how to do it" girl? I like to inspect all the details, try to fit the puzzle together, do some research, and try to come to some type of configuration first. Then, … Continue reading “But First, Let Me Take a Look…” →

The Crisis – Day 3

For audio read by the author, click here: Several months back, I experienced a cloud of despair. It was short-lived, but during that week I documented what I was feeling. I share now, as one chronicle in the complex life of a Christ-following Christian. The following was my Day 3. Today, I didn't rush to … Continue reading The Crisis – Day 3 →

The Crisis – Day 2

For audio read by the author, click here: Several months back, I experienced a cloud of despair. It was short-lived, but during that week I documented what I was feeling. I share now, as one chronicle in the complex life of a Christ-following Christian. The following was my Day 2. There is a heaviness on … Continue reading The Crisis – Day 2 →

The Crisis – Day 1

For audio read by the author, click here: Several months back, I experienced a cloud of despair. It was short lived, but during that week I documented what I was feeling. I share now, as one chronicle in the complex life of a Christ-following Christian. The following was my Day 1. Today, I don't feel … Continue reading The Crisis – Day 1 →

The In-between

Christmas season is here. It's a season that I adore. I sit at my desk now listening to a background melody streaming from my phone that's sitting next to me. It's Carrie Underwood singing Silent Night. I've just wiped away tears, not from the song at all, although it is beautiful. I took a break and … Continue reading The In-between →

Don’t Let Them Drift Away

The second row, dead center sanctuary was packed full in the evening service a couple of weeks ago. I sat to the right side in my usual place and snapped a shot on my phone with welling tears in my eyes. On a Sunday evening, when the attendance is usually 50% or less than Sunday … Continue reading Don’t Let Them Drift Away →

Absorbing or Creating?

These two words have been heavy on me lately. Which am I doing more of? Some times we have seasons where we are more student than teacher, and so we are absorbing more. Other times, we are just spewing out beautiful things we’ve developed or made, creating and crafting and building seasons where we then … Continue reading Absorbing or Creating? →

I’ve Got You Babe

So this is isn’t the most flattering pic of me. Every time I see it pop up in the photo album on my phone, it makes me chuckle a bit. Not sure which of my children caught this moment, but I’m super glad they did. I can’t help but also laugh at the dollar store … Continue reading I’ve Got You Babe →

Unrefined Gold

His giant toothy grin would slant his eyes into oblivion when he got a chuckle about something. He never laughed out loud, not really, but you could see the laughter that bubbled underneath his surface, usually with one long leg crossed over the other, him perched back comfortably in the chair. It was a mischievous smile, one … Continue reading Unrefined Gold →