Life is Messy

Life is Messy

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.  No power in the sky above...
Generosity

Generosity

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV) For several years I have chosen a word for the year. Many have come out of desperation such as...
New Normal: Take 34

New Normal: Take 34

The valleys will be filled,       and the mountains and hills made level.    The curves will be straightened,       and the rough places made smooth. Luke 3:5 (NLT) My first child, a daughter, was born on January 10th, and I remember how long the days seemed after the...

Control

Yes, indeed—God is my salvation.     I trust, I won’t be afraid. God—yes God!—is my strength and song,     best of all, my salvation! Isaiah 12:2 (The Message) Have you checked the news lately? Don’t. It’s not good. I tease my daughter about putting her...

Questions

… but the righteous shall live by his faith.  Habakkuk 2:4  My inbox is full with inspirational writings devoted to the last days of Passion week. Each one, in its own way, takes apart the story of the cross and reminds me of the great love Christ has for me. But I...