Tag: #eyesonjesusandshine

Pondering {help}

May 15, 2020

Day 80. Psalm 80. This psalm just feels appropriate for the current state of affairs in our country and world. I hope you might go and read Psalm 80 for yourself. I wonder in what way the Word will impact your life today? Feel the rawness of weary begging. “God, come down!! Fix this terrible … More Pondering {help}

Better Together

October 29, 2019

No one has it easy. This world is rock hard and dimly lit. We’re all struggling individually and as couples to keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Yet, when we come together the light of Jesus in each of the ten of us makes the room bright. … More Better Together

The Door of Acceptance

October 27, 2019

Just recently, even though our circumstances have not changed, a door stands illuminated at the edge of our waiting room. I don’t think I’ve ever noticed it there. I imagine Jesus, who embodies light, has placed a spotlight on the door of acceptance. As I ponder life with Him, I realize it’s time. He is beckoning us to walk through this door. … More The Door of Acceptance

Consistently Pondering

October 24, 2019

The #31days2019 writing challenge has been quite an interesting adventure. I’ve participated in this annual October event for a number of years, and not one year has been like another. In fact, I’m pretty sure that’s part of the draw for me. What’s unusual about this year is that I’ve given myself a whole lot … More Consistently Pondering

I Have a Voice

October 24, 2019

God has much to say to me about the way I speak, my tone and the appropriate use of speech for love and blessing. Very early in my discipleship a friend directed me to the book of James. Knowing how much I love the gift of gab, my heart was pricked, and I began to take seriously the many reproofs regarding an uncontrolled tongue. … More I Have a Voice

Actively Waiting

October 18, 2019

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. … More Actively Waiting

Open, Reach, Do It Scared

October 15, 2019

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. … More Open, Reach, Do It Scared

Grounded Deep

October 11, 2019

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. The Ficus branches were enough for all the children on the street to claim their own. And with seniority came the right to move up … More Grounded Deep