Way back in May of 2016, I was living in Haiti and one morning the three of us from Kansas City, who were living down there, all showed up wearing the same shirt. The hilarity turned into a Friday tradition of wearing our Global Orphan Project “Defend the Oppressed” shirts and hashtaging #DTOfriday. It gained … Continue reading DTOfriday
Holy Spirit
wall of mess
I often find myself in Holy Spirit conversations stretching into supernatural space that tends to freak people out. My sharing today is in hopes of normalizing conversations around an active and alive Holy Spirit that is a very real force for God’s Kingdom…that makes people very uncomfortable. But if there is anything I have discovered … Continue reading wall of mess
abide
I have a tendency to point out to the people around me when and where the Holy Spirit is moving, and frankly, sometimes I hear it can get annoying. There is a long list of references I could give for you to ask. But it is rare that those tables get turned on me and … Continue reading abide
spirit
The big three. (No, not ‘This Is Us’) The trinity. God. Jesus. Holy Spirit. Outside of the standard Sunday School answer of “Jesus is the most important,” sits the reality that the Holy Spirit is the insanely strong Kingdom unifier among us. "I'm baptizing you here in the river, turning your old life in for … Continue reading spirit
joy
God's glory saturated yesterday. And it was spectacular. Friends, it was lovely and packed with memories I will not soon forget. And in a time where memories are made every day the fact that my smile is still plastered across my face, and probably making everyone think I am making fun of them in … Continue reading joy
holy moments
Lord, who am I that you would honor me with your presence? Who am I that you would call me chosen? Who am I that you would call me into an intimate journey with you? The inner ramblings of my soul were intensified after a holy encounter at Leogane last week. It was an odd … Continue reading holy moments
refuge
There is this song I remember singing in choir. It had a great harmony and I loved the liturgical chanting beat. It was based off of Psalm 46…and before we go any further, allow me to answer that burning question in your mind. Yes, I was a choir nerd. I know, I know. It takes … Continue reading refuge
knowledge
“That night, God appeared to Solomon. God said, ‘What do you want from me? Ask.’” [2 Chronicles 1:8, MSG] Wow. Anything? What would you ask for if God gave you freedom to request something from him? World peace? A million dollars? A friend to finally seek God’s grace and love? Discernment? To be the most … Continue reading knowledge
bless
I once heard ‘bless’ interpreted as the tangible touch of God, and it has been burned into my vernacular ever since. I just love the thought that we can feel God’s love for us through the blessings that pour into our lives every day, coupled with the fact that we could be a part of … Continue reading bless
alone
I hate being alone. I am certain I drive some of my friends and family crazy, because I don't even like waiting in restaurants for other people to arrive. The only places I willingly sit alone are at Panera or Starbucks when I am reading, writing or working. But even then, if a friendly face … Continue reading alone
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