Easier

Jonah…talk about avoiding work… His example is a bold statement in how we refuse to do things we are called to do. He jumped on a ship headed in the opposite direction. He slept while the storm raged around him.  When he finally relented and accepted his call, the seas calmed and he obeyed the … Continue reading Easier

Apologies

I was talking with my niece the other day about writing. I was telling her how much I loved to write…but lately, I’ve been struggling.  Not for lack of thoughts or ideas, but because I feel like all I do is write for work every day. I spend so much of my time drafting letters … Continue reading Apologies

Submissive

Why do we fight against The pull of our heart?We use the argument Flawed from the start. We argue logic and reason. We cite facts and opinions.We are so full of passion We are sure of our decisions. But we lose our focus On what really matters We zero in on ‘us’Forgetting the Creator. We say we followAnd wait on HimOur words are hollowOur … Continue reading Submissive

Followers

I had someone ask me my thoughts on ‘following’ something… We focus on “followers”, how many we have, how many likes and shares… But it’s a scary place… Am I following the right things? I know the argument is that following someone on social isn’t the same as following them down a path… But is … Continue reading Followers

Marriage

Back in my day, I felt like our goal was to find someone to build a life together.  You know? It wasn’t about having everything together and then merging lives; I wanted someone who would walk beside me and together we would make our lives one.  I didn’t want to move into “his” house. I … Continue reading Marriage

If…then

It’s what makes life fly by so fast: the hurry up and wait: the ‘if-then’… If I can make it through Saturday, then… … When I found out I was expecting my fourth child, putting it mildly, I had many thoughts…timing was crazy, in the middle of losing both my parents and just everything seeming … Continue reading If…then

Demons

I’ve always struggled with depression. I don’t think that will ever change.  It feels just like any addiction, no matter what, the outcome is the same.  But lately I’ve been thinking. And I’ve found a new point of view.  It helps that I’ve been reading my Bible day and night, through and through.  It says … Continue reading Demons

Your Villain

I’ll be your villain I’m good for that, it seems. If there’s something wrong with you,Just take it out on me. No worries, my friend. I’m here for you, you see?I can be the bad guy,If that’s what you need. It’s a role I haveFor many different people They just make something up For many different reasons. Maybe it’s justified Maybe I deserve the … Continue reading Your Villain