In the book of Genesis, after Adam and Eve ate the soul poisoned fruit, there's a little tidbit that we might miss if we are too focused on what Adam and Eve had just done; if we only see their disobediance, shame, and hiding... In perfect paradise, Adam and Eve shied away from God. With... Continue Reading →

Let Love overpower the hate and fear Let Love silence the evil in our ear Let Love heal the hurt Let Love be the words Let Love be the position Let Love not be deterred by my beliefs versus yours Let Love make a way and heal our hearts until Love is the only thing... Continue Reading →

Every morning for the past week, awakening in the dark I walk out of my room in the early morning hours and glance to the empty bedroom with two empty beds; each adorned with pink comforters. And immediately the questions come... With all but one home study in the bag and the anticipation of two... Continue Reading →

Sitting here in the quiet of the morning, a light illuminates over my cup of coffee and I try this writing thing once again. It amazes me that all of a sudden I can’t find any words to put on these pages... And it looks like this is as far as I will get today,... Continue Reading →

The cries of pain catch my ears. I see you coming towards me, tears pouring down your face. You're hurting, and I know exactly where. Your hand covers your heart, I see you trying to hold the broken pieces together. I want to embrace you so you know you're not alone. If you let me,... Continue Reading →

Woke up this morning, that's good! So far I've managed to get a load of laundry in and make coffee (and hot chocolate for the little ones). If my 7 year old could have it his way, he'd already be trading his hot chocolate for a nice cup of joe. My four year old is... Continue Reading →

When the days blur together, when exhaustion, pain, or the boredom of routine continue day after day, getting up in the morning can be challenging. I have found this encouragement though...If we wake up alive, Jesus has called us to get up. As long as we are breathing we have purpose. God works and moves... Continue Reading →

He leads us to places we can't see. Beside us, along the winding path, He is our guide. Even though there is mystery in the plan, our dreams and our life surrendered, we're safe in His hands. Quieting our spirit, we remain in His love. Resting our hearts in His, we keep our eyes fixed... Continue Reading →

The Lord's voice is more powerful and more majestic than we could ever fathom. When He speaks though, things happen... great things that we cannot understand. His voice is a call to action, a call to truth, and all that is right. Although we don't always understand God's ways, we know that He is mighty,... Continue Reading →

There are many days I don’t feel like I’m enough. I’m not energized enough, not organized enough, not patient enough, not healthy enough, not good enough, and the list could go on...As I turned out of my driveway though, one morning  I prayed a prayer that I never imagined praying. I asked God to help... Continue Reading →