& seeking to walk in His ways ~ Joshua 22:5
"For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. … Continue reading Swallowed up by Life
All day today, I've been thinking about a twenty-four-year-old guy and a twenty-one-year-old girl standing at an altar pledging their lives to one another twenty-four years ago. I've thought over and over again how thankful I am that God doesn't let us see into the future, that they had no idea what pain would befall … Continue reading 24 Years From Now…
"Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And sustain me with a willing spirit." Psalm 51:12 [NASB] The song "Restore to Me" by Mac Powell and Candi Pearson-Shelton from the Album Glory Revealed has been a bit of a theme song for me the past two to three weeks. It's a simple but profound … Continue reading “Restore to Me”
Many people have asked me about Sarah's and my method of Bible study. We both prefer to spend time just in the Bible without a Bible study guide or workbook of any sort. We prayerfully read the Word of God moving through books/ letters as the Lord leads, no specific time table. The absence of … Continue reading Pure Gold
Last night it finally happened. I finally fell into the pit of despair, it was the trap door I had been terrified might be there but I had somehow avoided until then. I'm not really sure what triggered it fully, but in retrospect am suspicious the enemy won a point for some very successful scheming. … Continue reading “Tempted in Every Way”
I started journaling regularly in 2001 when my dear friend was diagnosed with cancer. My discussions with her gave me a longing to record my journey with Christ as a lasting testimony for my children should I die before they were capable of really understanding or remembering. I soon realized I was not actually capable … Continue reading Why Write Now?
"Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled" Hebrews 12:14-15 [NASB] Much of my time over the past week, … Continue reading Entrusted Forgiveness
"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me." Galatians 2:20 [NASB] I've had many conversations over … Continue reading Crucifixion Hurts
Some of the greatest enemies of revival and a fruitful Christian life are pride and unforgiveness, both of which frequently result in division. They seem to be favorite tools of the enemy to thwart the people of God from living lives fully surrendered to Him, passionately pursuing Him and effectively serving Him. Our family has … Continue reading Forgiveness, Unity and Revival
Our pastor came over to visit yesterday and asked a question I failed to answer completely. He asked what we have learned about grief that we thought might be helpful to others. Scott quickly answered well for both of us as he described the waves of grief that repeatedly roll in, and made reference to … Continue reading Layers of Grief and Love
Listening to Him 