“By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God." Hebrews 11:9-10 Stuck between … Continue reading Between Already and Not Yet…

I thank my God for you every time I think of you; and every time I pray for you all, I pray with joy because of the way in which you have helped me in the work of the gospel from the very first day until now. And so I am sure that God, who began this good … Continue reading What about that name?

“Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that … Continue reading Fears & Firsts

"My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest." ~Isaiah 32:18 They say “Home is where the heart is.” Who are “they”? What does this statement really mean? Lately the concept of “Home” has felt unobtainable. There hasn’t been one place that has felt like home since July. … Continue reading Trying to find home again.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”Hebrews 13:8 It seems like all I have been doing lately is sorting, saving, and packing. We are in the process of moving and some of the spaces in the new place aren’t as big as our current place. This means doing the sorting that I … Continue reading Sorting, Saving & Packing

Well ready or not a new year is rolling in like a wrecking ball. We cannot stop it from happening no matter how much we try. I can say that more than any other time in my life I have mixed feelings about this rollover. In leaving behind 2021 I am leaving the last year … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions? Nope. I’ll pass this year!

“You say goodbye and I say hello, hello, hello.” Just like this Beatles’ song there are moments in our life where we say goodbye and there are moments in our life where we say hello. Some of these are easy and some are difficult. Throughout my life I have had several of these goodbye and … Continue reading Goodbye…Hello

Have you ever felt like running away? Did you ever pack a bag and just go?  I remember my sister “running away” as a young child. I do not remember why, but I remember watching her pack her bag with a change of clothes, a doll or stuffed animal, and her blanket. Once packed, she … Continue reading Which way are you running?

I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains. He won’t let you stumble, your Guardian God won’t fall asleep. Not on your life! Israel’s Guardian will never doze or sleep. God’s your Guardian, right at your side to protect … Continue reading What now?

If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.Psalm 34:18 MSG Do your emotions match your face? Why do we feel like we have to hide our emotions? Why so we consider public displays of emotion as a weakness? Or...maybe it is it just … Continue reading Do your emotions match your face?