There comes a point when scars no longer hurt, but instead, they serve. Scars serve as visual reminders of the time it takes to heal, but they prove that healing does come . . . and that God is far more patient and gentle with us in the process than we are with others and … Continue reading scars
Author: Katie
this Hope we have
Our neighbor passed away yesterday. Suddenly, unexpectedly. Yet I noticed their recycling box still on the curbside for pick up today. Pain mingled with mundane. Tuesday morning's sun rose, a family blissfully unaware of how their life would be tragically altered within hours. Wednesday morning's sun still rose, a family (and all of us neighbors, … Continue reading this Hope we have
learning to live linearly, learning to trust
Sometimes the Lord closes the door on something - a good thing, perhaps a beautiful thing, maybe a thing we loved very much or held very dear - and He opens the door to another something . . . something far more than we could have conjured up and surprisingly more than we could have … Continue reading learning to live linearly, learning to trust
every season song // Sabbath Rest
Watermelon juice dripping down sweet, Sweaty heads and sandy bare feet Shifting towards crisp autumn air and leaves turning gold, Warm pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters unfold. No matter the season, our song is the same - God alone, our Hope, our Forever refrain : "Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all … Continue reading every season song // Sabbath Rest
PRAISE
What should we do in the desert? What should we do in the darkness? We lift up our eyes to the horizon of Hope, and we PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE. What should we do when we're downcast? What should we do when we're desperate? We fold our hands in the posture of prayer, and we PRAISE, … Continue reading PRAISE
barrenness brings clarity
The time "springs forward", the Sunday of spring break for our school kids, and one of our children has the job of feeding some neighbor friends' dogs. We live close enough for this child to walk to their house, but since we are all slower to get out of bed this particular morning, I drive … Continue reading barrenness brings clarity
HE’S ALIVE
A chorus of birds sing uncharacteristically early, as if to declare, "HE'S ALIVE!" My soul rejoices and rises to join in creation's song, "HE'S ALIVE!" And sing the old hymn, "CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY! HALLELUJAH!" "UP FROM THE GRAVE HE AROSE! HE AROSE! HE AROSE! HALLELUJAH, CHRIST AROSE!" And the Scripture song : … Continue reading HE’S ALIVE
the God of impossible things
You are the God of impossible things. In a desert dry, devoid of streams, You cause water to flow, and rocks burst forth springs. Among thorns, twisted vines that choke and deceive, You transform with Truth to ivy vines green. The handful of sour scuppernongs handed to me, You recreate to sun-warmed and ripened blueberries. … Continue reading the God of impossible things
eternal spring
It was five o'clock P.M., and it didn't look like night. The sun seemed happy to linger, shining a smile through the trees so bright. Hints of spring in the air made this wintered-heart feel giddy and light. Soon the ground will be green again; colorful blossoms and flourishing white. A yearly reminder that winter … Continue reading eternal spring
be healed, right where you are
"Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of the prison, saying, 'Thus says the LORD who made it, the LORD who formed it to establish it (the LORD is His name): 'Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show … Continue reading be healed, right where you are
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