What Do We Believe About What We Can Do?

What Do We Believe About What We Can Do?

Somewhere around 10:30 PM last night, I opened the door to allow two police men in my house. “Yeah, I can show you,” I respond as my heart broke, ached & grieved. In the comfort of my evening I had been scrolling through Instagram using a popular hashtag having to...
Believe in the Value of Imperfect Pastors

Believe in the Value of Imperfect Pastors

For many years we belonged to a church we loved. Attending felt like being in a second home. Participating in activities meant feeling connected. They were our family. We stayed for many years through a number of shake ups, which led to many of our friends leaving. We...
When You Need to Believe in Hope

When You Need to Believe in Hope

Realization of things just not being where I desire them to be, on many fronts, leads to feelings which can turn into despair. It’s when I want to give up the most that I know I must find solace. Somewhere. Often, I turn to mind-numbing web surfing or endless binge...
When You Believe You Are Alone

When You Believe You Are Alone

It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book, yet we fall prey to it time and time again. At least, I have. The enemy whispers a number of cold-hearted lies. Like you aren’t worthy, you’re a failure, and you’re this and that sad thing. Ultimately, that you don’t matter....
To Sing and Believe

To Sing and Believe

Music moves me in ways I can’t describe. Maybe that’s the way it’s meant to be, a personal experience. I don’t just listen to the words of songs. I inhale them, swallow them whole & cry out to the Father in the midst of them. I’d...
The Biggest Lie I Did Believe

The Biggest Lie I Did Believe

One could say I’ve traveled a lot of ground these last few years. The occasional hill and valley lay shrouded by the majesty of mountains a plenty. Rivers turned to rapids as my soul swirled in search of the fertile, peaceful ground of meadows. Here is where I am...