pray for rick
October 31, 2016
We pray for Your will. Not our own. You know what we want. And while we wait and believe we will do greater things. Just like you asked us to. For His glory. #prayforrick … More pray for rick
Tag: God
free falling
August 28, 2016
we all felt it, this wasn’t rapid descent. this was free fall. then the pilot held my hand. … More free falling
the madman
August 8, 2016
The beauty of a simple story is we all have one. What is yours? Who are you telling? The Madman. … More the madman
little light that’s mine
May 4, 2016
“This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.” What is it about this little children’s church song that lingers? Is it just the catchy tune? I don’t think so. I think it’s the simplicity of the message that resonates. When we watch these tiny, precious humans singing this familiar refrain we long … More little light that’s mine
open sea
February 23, 2016
This weekend I had the opportunity to meet a fascinating man. Lazaro Ruda is a wildlife photographer. Lazaro taught me ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau wrote, “People protect what they love.” Lazaro loves the ocean and its creatures. His art declares this love and, as a result, expands our appreciation of these gifts from the sea. … More open sea
blame God
February 5, 2016
“First her feet were plunged into hot water, and her toenails clipped short.”* A 10th century court dancer, Yao Yang, mesmerized China’s Emperor Li Yu by dancing on her toes inside a 6-foot golden lotus. Yao Yang bound her feet into the shape of a new moon. Emperor Li Yu smitten with Yang, the national … More blame God
you are more
November 24, 2015
Values shift. What once was indisposable becomes irrelevant as circumstances change. When I was in the car accident, I grew anxious when it seemed I would be hospitalized during the Thanksgiving holiday. I was despondent at the thought I’d be in the hospital on Christmas Day. I could not fathom being away from my small … More you are more
peace is sticky
November 23, 2015
7 x 7 How many times? 49? He can not be serious! It has been years. Whatever the road – east or west, curvy or straight, sloped or flat. It is exhausting. The scenery differs, but the hard thump heralding the atomic destination feels identical. Painful. Sorrow filled. Anger fueled. I’m so tired. … More peace is sticky
wake up
November 16, 2015
My Dad is in ICU. I need my Dad to live forever so us together here is outside of the scope of any future I want to see. He broke bones in his foot and was undergoing surgery last Thursday. There were complications with the intubation. The surgery was halted. Instead, he’s been healing medically … More wake up
broken hallelujah
September 13, 2015
Moses committed murder and fled. In terror. Alone. Saul hounded Christians to their death. Blinded he shed his righteousness. Became Paul. David lusted after a woman not his wife. Slaughtered to have her. Yet, the Lord led him beside still waters. Restored his soul. Between these three flawed, broken men we have one sea parted … More broken hallelujah
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