Actively Waiting

October 18, 2019February 6, 2026 ~ Lisa Brittain ~ 12 Comments

Fretting might be the easiest "go to" activity in a waiting room. However, God says don't fret - don't worry. Then He offers all of these other activities to take the place of worrying about circumstances we can't control anyway.

Open, Reach, Do It Scared

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 ~ Lisa Brittain

I know. Most of us are actually very scared right now. Some of us are more bold and brave and will message the two people as a reach for a hand. Others of us, are asking Jesus to make the introductions. And a few of us are considering whether they want to ask Jesus to open even a window let alone a full door for relationship.

What Makes You Want to Join?

October 13, 2019August 26, 2025 ~ Lisa Brittain ~ 2 Comments

No, I am really curious. Seriously, I want to know. What is it that you experience through your five senses that would cause you to volunteer or apply or simply jump in the middle?

Grounded Deep

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 ~ Lisa Brittain ~ 5 Comments

Trees were an important part of my childhood. Some of my fondest memories are wrapped around the enormous ficus tree, which lived in the center of our cul de sac. A similar ficus. Ours was rooted in the very center of our street. Perrine, Florida in the 70's. The Ficus branches were enough for all … Continue reading Grounded Deep

None the Same; Gathered As One

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 ~ Lisa Brittain

The extraordinarily beautiful and prosperous fruit tree which has grown up in the middle of this practice is a body of faith. We are none the same, but frequently gathered together to share in the abundant fruit of the Spirit of God. We have needed it - desperately needed this - during the most challenging season of our lives. The prayers of the saints have been powerful and effective, but even more so tenacious for us (all of us) to witness breakthrough after breakthrough.

Does He Notice Me?

October 8, 2019May 5, 2020 ~ Lisa Brittain ~ 2 Comments

My questions about God were many and constant. In rare, unguarded moments of conversation with high school and college friends, I wondered aloud if God was interested in the details of our lives. Most people with whom I chatted seemed to think that the only answer to my ponderings was a sincere - No - for a variety of reasons.