Meditation. Contemplating God. Practicing the Presence of God. As Christians we are bombarded with these concepts and disciplines, but in a busy, noisy world how hard is it to do this? I did an experiment this morning. Before the sun ever came up, I sat in my chair and practiced listening to God. I can't … Continue reading Passion Week – Monday
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Sunday afternoon
It's Sunday afternoon. It's called Pasion Week. On this day around 2000 yrs ago Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. He faced a death that was combined with intense suffering, yet He marched on. "When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is … Continue reading Sunday afternoon
Even the rocks will cry out
"Jesus traveled through this world “ON THE WAY” to his final destination. He walked through the countryside of Judea, Samaria, and Capernaum. A rugged hill outside of Jerusalem on a splintery cross was his fate. His end goal was an empty tomb carved into a rock slab. Jerusalem was the destination of Jesus’ decisive confrontation … Continue reading Even the rocks will cry out
Losing Jesus
I am finding myself more and more as I get into the Word of God. I say this often, "My story is written in their stories." My second book in my 40 day series book, "On the Way" will be released at the end of this year and beginning of next year. The second leg … Continue reading Losing Jesus
The Charging Station
“Early the next morning Jesus woke and left the house. He went to a lonely place, where He prayed.” Mark 1:35 NCV I’m just not an early morning type of girl. I love a good sleep in type of day. I believe by sleeping in I will have the energy to face my day. … Continue reading The Charging Station
On the Way
I texted Emily, "On the way," as I climbed in the truck. I was meeting her at the United Ticket Counter. We were "On the Way" Addis Ababa Ethiopia. “ON THE WAY.” Three simple words to inform people you are coming. You have some place to be. There is a final destination set for a group of people. The … Continue reading On the Way
I’m just me
"They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death." Revelation 12:11 NIV. "Our testimony is powerful because it reminds others of God's faithfulness. It offers hope to those who feel stuck. It brings … Continue reading I’m just me
The Wardrobe
"What did you do today, Mom?" Nikki asked. "Oh you know, spin class, laundry, and stuff like that," was my simple answer. "Why?" I ask myself. Why did I not tell my daughter, "Oh I finished chapter 30 in my book "On the Way." "I spent an hour writing a silly rhyming poem about … Continue reading The Wardrobe
The Signature
I pull out the pages weathered thin by time It wasn't written by the sages but still my memories climb of the storyteller who penned the names of a long forgotten feller Written across a branch called James. The family tree is there to see and I trace the signature For it is my cure … Continue reading The Signature
The Beauty within
Kevin walked by as I was finishing washing my face for the night and did a double take. "What are you doing?" "I'm putting on all my beauty treatments that keep my face young and glowing." I stated matter of factly while I was rolling this contraption that reminds me of a tiller you would use to … Continue reading The Beauty within