I've been reading through Hebrews 11 lately. Some recongize this chapter as the "Hall of Faith" because it catalogs acts of faith God enabled his people to do through the ages. My heart resonated with the final verses when the author, clearly overwhelmed with God's equipping his servants to perform all he asks, says, "And... Continue Reading →
God’s Wisdom on Display – Part 3
Sunday was our last day singing in the Worship Music Ensemble. One of my favorite things about singing in ensemble is that we get to look at everyone while we sing. To me (although I know not many would be comfortable with this!) it is the perfect way to apply the "to one another" from... Continue Reading →
God’s Wisdom on Display – Part 2
I remember sitting in a class on 1 and 2 Corinthians in college and realizing for the first time that God designed the church so there would be unity amongst diversity. I think then, I mostly saw that truth in the context of spiritual gifts - that he dispersed differing gifts to each member of... Continue Reading →
God’s Wisdom on Display – Part 1
I don't mean to be melodramatic when I say that as each day passes, my heart gets heavier and the growing lump in my throat makes it harder to swallow. We're down to just three more Sundays at CBC. I can't even type those words without tears. As I sort through things to pack, our... Continue Reading →
A Recap of ReNEW
I spent this past weekend in FL at Keystone Bible Church's ladies retreat, "Renew," featuring Elyse Fitzpatrick as the keynote speaker. Let me just say these women love to have a good time, they love to be together, and they love to learn God's Word. A few things I observed:1) Jesus is building His church.... Continue Reading →
Take That, Cleopatra
Lancelot had GuinevereScarlett O’Hara needed RhettElizabeth humbled Mr. DarcyRomeo loved Juliet Immortalized foreverThough their creators turned to dustArchetypes of passionBut they could never be us To Solomon, the ShulamiteLuther found Von BoraAntony had CleopatraLewis was surprised by Joy Lovers real as sand or seaTheir vows of love yet repercussStill remembered when we’re forgottenBut they could never be us They... Continue Reading →
An Example of Preaching the Gospel to Yourself
Horatio Spafford, author of the well-known hymn, "It is Well with My Soul," knew that his life was a portrait of grace. He and his wife Anna, served God faithfully through the big, small, and unexpected events of their lives. When they were blessed with five children, they gave thanks to the Lord and followed... Continue Reading →
Christmas and the Success of Missions
Praying for a missionary friend in Africa to have safety out of South Sudan and for some workers in Central Asia to continue to have open doors for the gospel, my heart burst with hope yesterday morning when the kids and I huddled around our daily Advent reading. (For weeks now we've been having picnic... Continue Reading →
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Believing Thomas
[Thomas] said to [the other disciples], “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." Then [Jesus] said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my... Continue Reading →
Be Still, My Soul
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Growing Love and Growing Up
Photo: Zachery David Photography I watch your long sun-kissed arms gracefully comb through your sandy brown hair. You evaluate your face in the mirror and ask about plucking your eyebrows. Then you strike a pose, looking back at yourself, and ask me what I think of that "look." I try not to panic as the... Continue Reading →
A Museum of Memories 