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
Lent
far
The halfway point of hiking a mountain is brutal. There is the ‘Are you KIDDING me?!?! We aren’t there yet?!?!’ Quickly followed by the defeat of ‘I can’t do this.’ Then followed by ‘Damnit I came here to summit this damn mountain.’ You haven’t realize how far up it is, but there is this inkling … Continue reading far
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
light
There was once a girl named Sass. Life was good and the only evil she found came from her mouth. Her family took great vacations, and she continued to grow older. A brother came and rocked her world, but more was better than alone. She had no worldly cause for discontent. But…she sensed…there must be … Continue reading light
restore
When you are effortlessly floating above the earth in all of its white fluffy cloud cover and pristine blue sky...its hard to imagine the ugliness that lives below. By all rights and measures I should feel the restorative effects of the post-vacation stupor. But I am finding myself still restless with the status quo. Don't … Continue reading restore
alone
Water swirls around me as I catch a breath then tuck my head back into the blissful quiet of the pool. Stroke. Kick. Stroke. Kick. Breathe. Stroke. Kick. Stroke. Kick. All alone. When I am swimming it is one of the most peaceful times for me to decompress and clear my head. Second only to … Continue reading alone
beloved
Sometimes I'm a slow learner. At least it was in the case in believing I was a child of God. It was hard enough believing in something I couldn't see, or touch for the first time. But as a proverbial father? I had one...I didn't need another. Oh, but I did... It was in a … Continue reading beloved
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
temper
I have a temper. There I confessed...we can be done here, right? Probably not. I have been slapped for my hateful words. I have manipulated others to get my own way when I've been angry. I have been justifiably called a bitch when my temper flys. I have incited angry words in others based on … Continue reading temper
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