Near our home is a wide creek, and along its shores, under the rocks and around the dirt, lay clay. It’s a little difficult to dig out of the earth with bare hands but unlike the dirt and sand nearby it doesn’t crumble or fall through your fingers. It sticks together, building, growing, and becoming... Continue Reading →
When Trials Come
I know it's hard right now, I know the attacks are relentless. I know it seems like the trouble and the pain are never going to end. It may seem, by sight, that God is distant; that he has turned his back on you in this difficult season. But what seems to be true isn't... Continue Reading →
Wanting More
Sometimes what you think you want and need is not at all what you want and need. Ten months ago we moved into what we thought would be a forever home; a beautiful log cabin with amazing views of the countryside. But four months ago God started stirring in our hearts that our time here... Continue Reading →
Faith Over Fear
My trouble, his name is fear. And I find that everytime I step out in faith, fear likes to show up, unwelcomed, but there none the less. You see, me and fear go way back, as a child he was my constant companion, and we remained close until about 10 years ago. Even though I... Continue Reading →
A Good Way to Begin October
I had another encounter with God this morning. I woke up in a fog like fear. Upon waking, it descended upon me ever so lightly. I went to make coffee and an old song came into my head. As I sang it's lyrics, my fear was replaced with joy. In chapter 3, verse 17, of... Continue Reading →
