How can you count it ALL joy when you are grieving? “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. I am sure of this, that he who … Continue reading Year 5 – Count it ALL joy!
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Perspective
What are you grateful for today? Today, I realized just how much my perspective has changed over the years. Age, time, distance, and spiritual growth have shaped me, and in doing so, have reshaped the way I see the world. What once made me angry or caused me to hold a grudge no longer feels … Continue reading Perspective
Time is a Thief
“Love is what remains. A reminder that even at the edges of life, what endures isn’t the medical chart or the prognosis - it’s the relationship, the story, the heartbeat of connection.” It took a moment to sink in, and when it did, it felt like a gut punch. I looked at a picture, and … Continue reading Time is a Thief
The Place
"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, 'My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” Psalm 91:1-2 ESV There’s a place my daughter and I love to visit. Usually, it’s just the two of us on a day trip. This place … Continue reading The Place
Happy 4th RTW!
4 years of writing. 4 years of sharing in obedience. 4 years of healing with a lifetime to go! 4 years. Reveal the Wonders blog turns 4 this month. I still remember stepping out to hit publish just like it was yesterday. I was deep in grief, and I felt like I was barely navigating … Continue reading Happy 4th RTW!
4 years later…
"We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and 'slipped the surly bonds of earth' to 'touch the face of God.’” Ronald Reagan 4 years - 48 months - 208 weeks - 1,461 days - 35,064 hours - 2,103,840 minutes … Continue reading 4 years later…
Wept, Wondered, Worshiped
"Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise … Continue reading Wept, Wondered, Worshiped
Good Grief Love
Moving forward from a moment in time is tough. There are days when you want to go back. Return to the normal, the familiar, and the time with your person. A time when everything made sense and life was predictable and comfortable. Yet, deep down I know that because I have leaned on God through … Continue reading Good Grief Love
Unexpected Joy
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds … Continue reading Unexpected Joy
New Year, Old Long Ago
"Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation … Continue reading New Year, Old Long Ago
Reveal the Wonders 