I’ve been at home for two weeks now. The last place I ever thought I’d return to after a full year away again, post-2012’s home stay. I had everything all planned out…again. Funny how “all planned out” very, very rarely ever turns out the way “we plan.” But not only are God’s plans different and higher than […]
when adversity arises
Doesn’t it always seem to be the case that when the work finally gets going and the sovereign hand of God finally gets moving–to our tiny and doubtful perspectives, at least–that then comes the opposition. then comes the enemies. then comes the road blocks that make you question absolutely every single move and decision you are trying to […]
john 15: abide (restful surrender)
This whole chapter is so full of rich promises stemming from challenges Jesus is giving to his disciples. It’s not “don’t do this or that”, or “do this because I said so”–it’s “Do this, know this, react in this way, because it is the way of the father, it is what I myself have followed […]
dreaming
Last night, my mind was spinning around my battered ego and the forerunner of ego: insecurity. Spinning around in these two areas was the word preparation. I am being prepared for a soon-to-be-fulfilled dream. But dreams are often doubted in the midst of ego & insecurity’s onslaught. The story/quote that floored me as I cried was […]
some stories
Today I read a job posting that said, “Applicant must love telling stories.” YES. I wish could have immediately applied; however, I am still finishing school and looking at moving overseas as immediately as possible, provided the Lord not only opens the door, but pays for it to be opened. I can’t doubt that He […]
a note for the longing
Love is and always was the longing placed inside my heart to know You, and be known by You.(from “the longing” by All Sons & Daughters…check out the whole song here and the song story here) The Lord woke me up with this song first on my pandora playlist this morning, after several switches through playlists. […]