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
Kingdom of God
near
I am a huge lover of movies. I will watch anything except horror flicks, and I definitely do not enjoy all chick flicks. Some are just ridiculous. My favorites are action and comedy genres. The more action the better and more laughs are the best. Every now and then in the movies there is a … Continue reading near
witness
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” [Acts 1:8] Beyond the fact that this is one of my absolute favorite verses, and there are plenty of people that … Continue reading witness
resurrection
The entire life of Jesus present with God’s creation led up to his sacrifice for us, not ending there at death, but rising again in resurrection. God sent him, so that his life would redeem his creation. I think of all the times in the Old Testament that God was angry with his creation, and … Continue reading resurrection
peace
I struggle with peace. I think it is because I crave it so much. Everywhere I look and every situation that blocks my path is conflict, selfishness, gossiping, people hurting people, and then expanding into countries fighting countries and the injustices around the world. My heart breaks for those struggling with thoughts so plagued with … Continue reading peace
bound
Rock piled upon rock. Some smooth proving submission to a forming substance over a large amount of time. Others ragged and stubborn…all layered in a massive piled formation. Varying colors of grey, dark grey, mottled brown and pieces of moss in places. The shape takes form and it becomes alter-like. On top lays a figure. … Continue reading bound
warmth
They forgive you for just about anything. They acknowledge you hate talking on the phone, so choose other ways to communicate. They don't judge or explode in anger when you...ok, me...when I am late. They ask the questions that no one else would dare to ask me. Questions that challenge me. Questions that dig into … Continue reading warmth
create
I love art. Lots and lots of art. I've grown up around it since I was three. Even through the moments I hated the fact my parents owned a retail art and framing store...being surrounded by art developed a very deep love for all photography, most modern art, screen printing by Warhol and old masters … Continue reading create
tears
Jesus wept.Tears. Just to double check I looked it up in the Hebrew dictionary…yep, actual tears. *Geek alert - maybe I should have led with that.*Also, shortest verse in the Bible. Mind blown? Good.And ironically (or not) it is found in the Gospel of John, which is the Gospel that has the most sent language … Continue reading tears
reasons
It’s too expensive. It takes too long to get there. You have to use translators. The money would be better spent on helping orphans than sending you to travel there for a week. You name it, I’ve heard it regarding the reasons NOT to travel to Russia, and spend time with our kids over the … Continue reading reasons
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