Spiritual Growth
Edelweiss
It’s amazing how much a small act of kindness speaks. Edelweiss is a soft white flower that grows on barren mountain heights. Amy Carmichael compares this flower to the little things of joy that can always be found in the painful and frustrating experiences of life – but we have to keep our eyes open … Continue reading
Lessons from Hiking
A couple weekends ago, some friends and I went hiking. Our planned one hour hike turned into a seven hour hike – six hours of which we were LOST. It was quite the adventure, and we were processing it for several days afterwards. After finally finding our cabin again (with HUGE amounts of guidance and … Continue reading
Surrender
Surrender is often viewed as “giving up” and doing nothing. Over the past several weeks, I’ve been learning a different definition of surrender – and what that looks like in a practical way for Christians trying to follow the will of God in this world. In a sense, surrender does mean giving up; it means … Continue reading
See the LORD working
“Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will work for you today…The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” (Exodus 14:13-14) Just a few years ago, I was terrified to be alone. While student teaching, my breaks were different than the many college students … Continue reading
Prayer for Contentment
Dear Friend – not just Friend – my Lord, my Savior, my Comforter, my Beloved, my Provider, This place is a place perfectly designed that I may find You. You are the Keeper of my tears, and You hold my feelings in Your hand. You know my deepest desire. You know my greatest need. You provide … Continue reading
The LORD is my Shepherd
My newly finished sketch – the intimacy and trust relationship with Yahweh Raah.
Clouds…or Blessing?
God Moves in a Mysterious Way William Cowper, 1774 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break In blessings, in blessings In blessings on your head. I am on the verge of probably losing my job…again. The unknown is often like a dark cloud. … Continue reading