I have a confession to make. I know it’s true….simply because of the discomfort I feel. As I spit out this unflattering, unChristlike, prideful rising truth…. “I am a perfectionist.” I often have this unsettled insistence that things be just perfect. In fact, when I was little….I used to go up and down the isles. Aligning boxes […]
I’m Kind of Weird Like That! Easter. Jesus. And A Broken Book.
Some people think it strange. Many have no problem with it. But for some reason, I just can’t do it. I just love constantly filling my brain. And I guess my logic stems from…. If it’s been inputted in my brain….and if I need previously learned information…..it will resurface it in my mind, when applicable. So […]
Two Powerful Words
“Surrender” and “Faith”. Two powerful words. Words inseparable. Words definable by the Christian walk. And I have seen and been either one or the other. Surrendered One.…….Fasting. Praying. Pleading. Aching for more of Him. Or…. Faithful one.….Fully comprehending…..He is enough. Yet, hesitant to move forward and do really much. One, incomplete without the other. Surrender […]
We Could Use Your Help….Yes, You!
One week. I am leaving…. To China. As I hear of…. Children sleeping… On plywood. No pillows. Handicapped children…. Without limbs. Cleft lips. Disabled. Babies…lying on the floor. Never picked up. Bottles strapped to their head by cloth. And I know I can’t step foot inside this orphanage… Without the grace of God. Because without Him… […]
Refuting Bitterness
I saw our son that left home again yesterday. Age two. Had him since birth. Running. Playing. Hugs eternal. A kiss. A smile. To get to look him in his eyes. An assurance from me, “I love you”. Bitterness shattered. Healing truth. His new mom. So sweet. Tender. Kind. Walks with Jesus in perfect time. Regrets, […]