It’s a glorious 60 degree, February day in Northern Michigan, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the sunshine! I walk up my street, the wind deafening me to any other sound beyond the thump-thump of feet on pavement. I climb the first hill speaking with Jesus as we walk, and the rocks below catch my eye. I […]
Panning for gold
As I prayed through the fact that God doesn’t see our sin (Psalm 103:12), I tried to conceptualize how, being omnipotent, He could possibly “not see” my human distractions and missteps when He was literally inside this vessel with me, experiencing the same things I was. I think it’s kind of like an e-store filter. […]
Taking the reins
In prayer recently ,I once again claimed my surrender to Christ, asking Him to “take the reins” of my life. I thanked Him for the lessons I’ve learned when I’d tried to steer the horse of my life without His direction, thanked my vessel for being such a trooper in what I’d put her through. […]
The Truth: Why You Are Loved
Understanding who we are is critical in knowing we are loved. It can feel difficult to believe, and I think what we’re really asking is WHY we are loved. If it’s true that we’re loved unconditionally, there’s a reason, right? I’ve spent the last several years asking God to help me identify as His daughter, […]
A swing and a miss!
In continuing to build on my recent realizations that when I beat up on me, I’m also condemning the Christ in me, I thought I’d share an example. It’s simple, but demonstrates the pervasive nature of “negative self talk”, also lovingly described as “self condemnation”. ;). I attempted a nap yesterday. I wear a Fitbit […]
I took a swing
I took a swing at Jesus this morning. As I do my best in not condemning me, nor the Him that is inside of me, IS me, I catch myself asking Jesus, “So how is this going to work?” The ways I’m already beating myself up today I’m noticing, but I’m unsure as to how […]
Earning it
I’ve spent a lot of time attempting to “earn” the approval of others, human and Devine. In prayer this morning I asked most explicitly yet that The Lord reveal to me why, when I had the love and seeming “approval” of so many, I felt so much personal lack. I desire to be in close […]
Going to Hell
My sin, our sin, is going to Hell. Hell is something we don’t typically discuss, and if it comes up, its significance is typically lost on the observer, referenced in anger or flippancy. Folks, it’s real and something I don’t feel comfortable kidding about. Many claiming faith have even come to the conclusion Hell isn’t […]
BUT
“Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing. But at your word I will let down the nets”…and they came and filled both the boats…”do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching (wo)men.” Luke 5: 5, […]
Captives
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke 4: […]