We gather around table, bowing heads. No pews. No holy cross staring at us from some sanctuary. No spiritual music calling us deeper. Just ladies. All ages. Weak. Vulnerable. Trying to gain faith and strength in our weariness. And we recognize, sometimes “having faith” can be tough, in a day where children die, lives get ripped […]
A cock-a-doodle do reminds me that morning is coming. Sun peering over the horizon. Barely. And I cannot sleep. It’s my teen. I worry. And I think about her far too much. And to be honest. It is tough. Taking each child. Each moment. Each hour. And trusting. Placing them carefully, wholeheartedly, intentionally…..in God’s hands. Yet, […]
One of the first times I ever walked in our church, she came right up to us. Hugged us as if we were long lost relatives. Put strong arms around us that somehow melted all fears….and said…. “You are welcome here.” And how love melts away all fear. And how many want and so desperately need […]
I went to pray for the persecuted church. Thinking…..God can use me. His purposes will change because I prayed. But, reading, “The Heavenly Man”, as I curl up in bed at night before sleep….. I got a different perspective of what persecution is and my entire mindset began to change. Brother Yun says, “Embrace suffering like […]
Outward stirring. Life whirling. Increasing infernos burning… Hearts ablaze. Igniting during trying times. Looking back and seeing….. His hand steady. His face constant. My heart desperate…to seek Him. He leads. Saying…. Don’t look back. The world attacks. Brothers and sisters…combat. Wars of pride. Flesh made weak. The internal sin within. Us all. And the days progress […]