Finding Life beyond the struggles
In the midst of planning my wedding in the early months of 2010, I received a phone call from my brother. During our conversation, he nervously offered to fulfill a childhood wish of mine. He asked me if I still wanted him to walk me down the aisle. I immediately answered in the affirmative and... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine re-posted a tweet from someone that spoke about gay people growing up fearing the wrath of God while racists don't. It broke my heart. As I finished reading the thread and replies all I could think of was, If He physically walked the earth today, Jesus would... Continue Reading →
The other day, the hubby asked me if there was anything I wanted to do. At first I thought he was asking if there was something I wanted to watch on tv. Then he says, "I just realized you haven't been out of the house in months." Which is true. While he kept a normal... Continue Reading →
All who confess that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.1 John 4:15 NLT The confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior must be a personal statement. It cannot be blithely said. We must contemplate it, seek it out, and meditate on it until it... Continue Reading →
I was studying 1 John chapter 3 the other day and at first I was contemplating the verses comparing the world to Cain and the Body to Abel. I was thinking of how the world hates the Spirit of blessing and favor that resides in us and upon us. I was suddenly arrested by the... Continue Reading →
Hello beautiful people! How are you doing today? Are you thriving or surviving? It appears the end of social distancing is in sight, but for many students their school years are wrapping up. Some have reached the final hurdle in their childhood schooling without the satisfaction of walking across a stage and being handed the... Continue Reading →
As Ruler of the Universe with infinite possibilities, God is not limited in how He reaches out to us. The world was created as reflection of God's wonder and caring nature. It is man who finds ways to deflect that reflection onto something else. Still, if you're looking for God, He will find you wherever,... Continue Reading →
By this we come to know (progressively to recognize, to perceive, to understand) the [essential] love: that He laid down His [own] life for us; and we ought to lay [our] lives down for [those who are our] brothers [in Him].1 John 3:16 amp I have read or heard this (or a version of it)... Continue Reading →
This past week, over and over I am seeing the reminder to not be selfish, to not be self-centered, and to extend God's love selflessly. I know that it's a fight during normal times. When fear is pounding on our door demanding to come in, the easiest thing is to shove everything in front of... Continue Reading →
My son hasn't been to tumbling class in two weeks and it shows. I cannot tell you how many times I have told him to stop flipping or doing headstands on the couch today alone. So many times. This morning I used my kitchen counter to do a few barre exercises. We're not missing our... Continue Reading →
Above My Waves 