23
Jun
2018
A Collection of Favorites
29
Mar
2018
How to Live in Light of the Resurrection
It was a gorgeous day – the kind that practically begs to be enjoyed. The sun shone brilliantly and all of the leaves in the front yard waved and beckoned in the breeze. This was the kind of perfect Saturday people pray for, and I’d been hoping for this day for a long time.
Oh, I had big plans–plans I’d been making for days. Plans to conquer and create. Plans to let the clock run unheeded. Plans to be outdoors from dawn to dusk. My eager anticipation had reached the unfathomable heights only an 8-year-old mind can concoct.
But sadly, on this oh-so-perfect day, instead of climbing trees and conquering imaginary foes, I was curled up on my favorite blanket in the hallway by the bathroom. Continue reading →
17
Jan
2018
What We Need More of in 2018
Isn’t it interesting how words come to mean something?
Like “Babe,” for instance. When I was little it meant a tiny infant. When the movie came out, it meant a pig. And when I got married and heard it from my hubby’s lips, it meant me!
Somewhere along the way “grace” has gotten a reputation for being soft, fluffy, and comfortable. Kind of like being snuggled by so many adorable puppies.
But grace is much more than that – especially when she travels with her companion, Truth.
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07
Dec
2017
Experiencing the Joy of Receiving
December is flying past us. By now we’re all surrounded with twinkle lights and gift lists, Christmas carols and flurry, holiday goodies and party plans.
But sometimes in the busiest seasons our Heavenly Poppa reaches down and whispers something special.
For me it’s the word, “receive.”
Like a soft whisper on the wind, this word follows me lately.
When I first sensed it, I thought, “That’s odd. This is the season for giving, isn’t it?”
“Receive” can seem like a selfish word — like a little child, overly excited about opening her own presents, never giving a thought to anyone else. For us responsible, committed adults, the word, “give”, is the true mantra of Christmas. Give presents. Give cheer. Give goodies. Give love. Give comfort and joy.
I mean, isn’t that what Jesus did when He came to earth — gave of Himself? Isn’t that the very thing we now celebrate ‘mid the flurry and frost? Continue reading →
08
Nov
2017
Two Ways to Love Life’s Ebb & Flow
Ever live through a season where one thing takes all your attention? That’s where I’ve been with Amaze Live for the past few months. Some by necessity. Some by design.
On Saturday October 21st, the very first Amaze Live conference happened here in Colorado. What was it like?
God was here. Right in the middle of it all.
You could see Him in the worship. You could feel Him in the dramatic poem. You could hear Him through the Word. And you could watch Him as women united around grace and experienced the truth of being more than enough in Christ. I hardly have words, my heart’s so full.