Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” Mark 14:29, ESV I didn’t plan on my mouth flying open, but suddenly it did. The thought bubbles floating around my brain shed their delicate membranes. They mutated into words with sharp talons, and they flew straight out of my very own […]
I was STUFFED. I had eaten so much; there was no room to even breathe. Our anniversary celebration at a fondue restaurant was a rare treat. From the steaming pot in the center of our table, we drew bite after bite of delectable veggies, succulent meats and mouth-watering desserts. It was the source of pure […]
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 5:13, ESV We’ve been there—asking God to “open” doors or to “close” them. But what happens when the door stares at us with a half-cocked sneer? […]
“Bubble, BUBBLE!” My twelve year old yells the word “bubble” constantly while playing Super Mario Brothers with her little sister, Grace. “Bubbling” happens at the press of a button. Grace remains in the world, but she just floats through the game in “observation” mode. Em wants to keep Grace out of the way so she […]
**DISCLAIMER** *As you read this, filter it as a conversation I am having with myself. I am sticking my finger in my own face, and you get to listen in. Stop it. Stop trying to fix yourself on your own And stop trying to fix others. You can’t fix what’s really broken without Jesus. Puh-leeeze gurl,…
I’m not the only one who has to make room for my Christmas treasures, am I? While cleaning out stuff so I could put the kids’ gifts away, this question popped into my head: “Have you any room?” I totally get that the “No room at the Inn” time has come and gone–A.K.A. Christmas. It […]
My friend Arabah Joy nailed it with this one. Stay strong in Jesus friends, He is our only hope and strength! 1. A spirit of fear is not from God. {II Timothy 1:7} When we start to feel fear and terror, we need to remember this is not from God! God gives us a spirit […]
