Don’t be afraid of your tears
I’ve never really been much of a crier. That is, until recent years. I remember the first time I cried, and when I say cried, it was ugly. I was with a group of new friends at our home group…
When the spotlight goes out: My glory is about to fall
You’ve been in a church or maybe even at a concert. Everything is relatively dark, and suddenly, a beam of light bursts into the room, shifting our focus to everything it illuminates in its path. The moment has begun and…
It’s almost time: joyful in hope
Have you ever seen lilies before they open? They are rather unremarkable: one long green straight stem with several green leaves leading up to a long, often white and green, closed flower bud. Have you ever gifted someone flowers in…
Anxiety, more than just a feeling: unmasking the enemy
We’ve probably all felt it. The blood that suddenly rushes throughout your body when your mind tells you there is impending doom. The sense of nervousness and racing thoughts about what might lie just ahead. Yes, anxiety. But since when…
Bam: Without Warning!
Originally posted June 1, 2014 How to handle the ‘without warning’ moments of life It happens to us all. ‘Without warning’ moments. Times when everything is proceeding smoothly according to plan. Suddenly. Without warning. Everything changes in an instant. The unexpected…
Firmly Anchored: Hope in Every Season of Life
Life can be wild. Does your life feel somewhat crazy right now? Or maybe you think everything is moving along just fine. Whatever your circumstance you will want to read on… Sometimes we face storms that threaten to capsize our…
From Hopeless to Hopeful: Choosing to be a Prisoner of Hope
I wrote the following blog post after a tough few years. You had a hint of the difficulties we faced in my previous post. Fast forward to today and things are different. The challenges are different. But my thoughts remain…
Boldy Run to Your Father
Originally posted March 15, 2014 What a beautiful picture. A little girl running to her daddy holding nothing back and him eagerly calling her closer. I can just see the father leaning forward, sweeping his precious girl off her feet and together…
Unleash the Power of Praise: Sing to a Radical Sound
Originally posted June 10, 2014 The words we sing and speak are so important. But I have discovered so is the melody… There is something so powerful about music Psalm 22 is a song of David. It begins with these words:…
Fuelling Hope’s Fire: Embracing the Wait
How many times a day do you hope for something? We all hope: I hope I will get the job of my dreams. I hope I will own a nice house. I hope my child will sleep through the night.…