Cross the Threshold
Every once in a while God asks us to step over a boundary and enter into a new land. To expand our boundaries with courage. To venture into unprotected spaces. …
Feast
I see myself on the banks of that river. I have long silvery hair; we’ve already traveled far together and for many years. But now we’re on the bank of …
Hello Again
It’s been 4 years since we’ve regularly posted here. So much has happened during that time: we (despite our best efforts) planted a church , Tim shifted his weight to …
A Hope that Doesn’t Disappoint (Part 3)
This is the last in a series of 3 posts. Read the first and the second before you read this one. Despite Ellie’s fear that God wouldn’t show up or that it …
But When? (Part 2)
This is the second in a 3-post series. Read the first one here. We pick up this story at the part when my 8-yr-old Jesus-loving, encounter-seeking daughter allows the love and …
Ask Him (Part 1)
This is the first in a 3-post series. So my daughter Ellie is 8 and she loves to read her Bible. She believes every word that is in it because …
Pray Like an Overcomer
And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with …
Together in the Waiting: Getting to Know the God Who Waits
A few weeks ago I went to a Captivating retreat (yes, you should go) and I came away with my heart meditating most on this question: “How do you want …
Your Lover is Jealous
One morning while out for a run with the Lord, blowing my earbuds with worship music, enjoying some together time and singing as loud as I could through my panting, …
Fear or Faith
I am realizing how vulnerable my faith can be. Things like big fires burning in and near my town prove this to me. I recognize it immediately. I’m old enough …