When our family went to Guatemala, we got first hand experience of what it means to do missions. Our children….back then….helped raise funds. Collect vitamins. Shoes. Suitcases full for orphanage we stayed at. We even went to Spanish church beforehand. My husband Latin. Yet, the rest of us…could not understand….. Apart from the Spirit of God. […]
They sit there alone. Untouched. As time catches them….passes away….the days of their lives. Empty. Hands fail to grip much. Mothers love. Fingers gripping for any hope of touch. These. The forgotten ones. And yet, each with a story. And, it’s easy to think…..because we are far. Have lives. These images of children need not consume […]
Eldest left today. His son touch left on everything. Night before. Youth swarmed our house like bees. Imparting to son…..love devotion. Friendships placed all around like treasures in the sea. Texts. Calls. People saying, they care. Home Group prays to send eldest off. One quotes scriptures….saying they believe it is from God. For us. Pastor prays. […]
Early Morning. The God rise. Calling me up. Out. Toward Him. Where all Created things worship their Creator. Me….just a small piece of the symphony of praise…..exalting the Most High. With tired eyes. House Asleep. Door to soul opens. Me. Carrying nothing….just self in blue pajamas. The best journeys toward Him….anyway. Arms empty. Decorated not in […]
There was no way she could have known. Coming home. There it was. A gift. A French Press…….and this. Unheard of…. How did she know? I never told a soul…. Joan of Arc is someone I would have longed to know. A woman of strength. Conviction. Yet, humble beyond definition. How did she know? Her quotes…next […]
In His presence. Sweetness. Still surrender. Quiet fullness. Refreshment. Waiting. God heart showing. Taking nothing. Wanting no one. But Him. In His presence…. He is enough. And all the world could wash away….. And I wouldn’t care. Worries. Pain. Trials. Tribulations. Fade to nothing when gripped by…. His love. And love washes deep. In the quiet. […]