There is a stunning, tangled web of beauty at the base of each tree that stretches to the ocean of blue above. But the most beautiful part we can't even see. It's hidden beneath the surface, going so deep that if you tried to pry it out it would take hours, if not heavy machinery, … Continue reading roots
Jesus
cup
Recently in a couple Bible study groups we've been looking at the Last Supper and Garden of Gethseme. A question came up Sunday night...from a sixth grader...why does Jesus talk about God taking his 'cup'? Here is what they were looking at: And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, … Continue reading cup
help
So this blogging every day thing for the 40 days of lent was actually 46 days long, who knew. And today I could go with the whole, ‘I am really bad at asking for help…’ blog post, but no. You are getting something else! This blogging idea emerged when we saw a photo that Rethink … Continue reading help
surround
Our father...all of heaven roars your name. Sing louder, let this place erupt with praise. Can you hear it? The sound of heaven touching earth... God purposely creates moments of praise in places you would least expect. Sometimes surrounded by people you would least expect as well. That is the most beautiful thing about the … Continue reading surround
go
'With great power there must also come - great responsibility!' Yes, I finally watched The Amazing Spiderman today...I know, it's about time. And yes, I am a superhero movie geek. But the message is the same for us...as a believer in the universal reign of King Jesus, you have been given great power. 'But you will … Continue reading go
water
Today is March 13…trivial to most of the world and life-changing for me. This day still makes water leak out of my eyes, as I discovered earlier today. There are times in my life that I hate having a good memory. It’s more scarring that anything, because in an instant my memory can bring perfect … Continue reading water
ate
Chinese. If you hang around me enough, you will hear me talk about my constant search for good Chinese dumplings in the US. I will eat Chinese food for lunch AND dinner. Pick your dropped jaw off the floor, because I will prove it...if you buy. Mexican. I cannot get enough of the white cheese. … Continue reading ate
spirit
God. Jesus. Holy Spirit. The Trinity. I love God. Jesus is my friend. But honestly, Spirit is the one I feel closest to most of the time. How could you not? Jesus repeatedly said, hey ya’ll I’m leaving…but I’m leaving something behind for you. And it will be something that is so fluid, yet transparent … Continue reading spirit
never have i found
I was a freshman in college when I had a significant identity crisis. A friend died. I had some issues with depression. I fought with my parents constantly…from 3 hours away. And I realized I’d been hiding behind, and projecting that image, of who other people wanted me to be. My most common phrase was … Continue reading never have i found
undesirable
outcast. ashamed. hidden. alone. undesirable. For a lot of reasons, I think the story of the Samaritan woman at the well with Jesus in John 4 is absolutely beautiful. One main reason is Jesus was going through Samaria, when ‘normal’ folks went around region containing the outsiders, their enemies. The other reason is…by ‘normal’ cultural … Continue reading undesirable
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