“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, […]
Thrashing
Sharing differently today; I couldn’t sleep the other night and this came out, almost a dream but not quite…still I feel like there’s something to learn here, so I’m putting it out there hoping it reveals itself. THIS morning I got to thinking about old antique cars on tracks, the false sense of control when […]
Isolation
Ever felt isolated? Been feeling isolated and it’s been a minute? Yeah. People have been telling me to get comfortable being by myself. I mean, I get what they’re saying, but humans were made for fellowship, and one of the first accessible observations God made was that it wasn’t good for man to be alone. […]
Stunted
I can smell lilacs in the air while I’m driving, apple blossoms as I cruise the orchards…and I not-so-patiently await the bloom of the five bushes surrounding my home. Apparently every bud in the county has opted to reveal itself except for mine. It feels a lot like life sometimes. For myself, I go through […]
New Wine
“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins- and the wine is destroyed, and so are the skins. But new wine is for fresh wineskins.” Mark 2:22 Refining. Discipline. Sifting. Let’s be honest, obedience can be really, really hard. I found myself wondering recently why […]
What I know > What I don’t know
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect -1 Peter 3:15 I think sometimes, especially Christians, think that we need to know all the answers. That […]
Only help my unbelief
I love the relatability of so many people in the Bible. One of my favorites is the father with a demon possessed son that went to Jesus seemingly as a last resort. Now, let’s cut him some slack. First, it’s a human who thinks he’s asking another human to perform in essence a miracle. At […]
For I am convinced
Prayer time today. I told God that I knew I could do nothing apart from Him, that in Him I live and move and have my being (Acts 17:28). I asked Him what we were going to do with a situation we’ve found ourselves in. Then I admitted that I was really asking what HE […]
What’s your Isaac?
I feel like God has made me a lot of promises. No, not like “Hey Sarah, here’s what I have for you” but impressions regarding my life and purpose that I’ve been so sure He’s wanted for me, and appear to be just out of reach. As I pray, the Father brought to mind Abraham and Isaac […]
Fill my cup, Lord
If I’ve not said so, a consistent aspect of my prayer life centers on asking The Lord to fill me up so I can pour back out on others. It’s very difficult to draw from an empty well and then offer people something refreshing. Without being specific about challenges I face on a daily basis…I […]