Unchurch. How God Uses Us Outside of Buildings.
Today was an adventure. Pain, sorrow and joy all mixed together, and I wasn't where I was supposed to be, imagine that!
When Life Smells Like Beef and Cheese!
If you believe that you can be joyful but not happy, you're onto something far greater than you realize. Joy is a person who can't be stolen!
Broken, Yet Tumbling Towards Something Beautiful.
What we were isn't always what we'll be but it often takes some violent tumbling to get there.
Submerged. Gasping for Life.
Feeling submerged, gasping for life like the atmosphere has completely changed and you can't breathe? Life often does that, but there's a promise of hope and abundant life even when submerged.
Coal Tar Barns and the Presence of God.
Could it be that my life and yours would be vastly different if we viewed it from the same perspective as God?
Morning, In the Garden of Weeds.
To the undiscerning eye, a plot of weeds can look like neglect, irresponsibility or laziness. And in many cases it is. But to those who understand the essentiality of the rhythm of working and ceasing, it’s the precursor to life.
Beyond Mud – Punched In the Face!
When we're punched in the face, where do we place our trust, where do we look for help? Difficulties and deep trials are certain to come, it's how we handle them that truly matters and will make the difference between advancing in victory or stagnating in death.
A World of Wedges. Caution against a divided heart.
Life is hard. If we don't accept that fact early on, we risk shipwrecking our lives. Wedges, things that will split us to the core, are all around us, so how do we acknowledge but also navigate through them?
Hand in Glove. How Stopping Fuels Our Starting.
Work can quickly wear out gloves. The same is true for rest. The more we work, the more we have to intentionally rest. Don't think you won't get worn out - others will notice long before you do! It's time to say "no" to the pattern of this world! Sabbath!
Let it Go! The Grace to Release.
People can change. Are we willing to allow them the grace to do so? Or, will we eagerly wait for them to slip and then cheer that change never did happen? How do you wish to be met in your transformation?