I remember the moment last December. I looked up at each person passing in front of me. Some were faces that I had known up close and from afar. Seated near the front of the congregation, I got the distinct privilege of witnessing the holy moment. Person and after person with real stories and strugglesContinue reading “Kindling”
Category Archives: The body of Christ
Encouragement to my fellow women
(These are notes from my last session this weekend…an open letter to my sisters in Christ.) The more we KNOW him, the more we understand ourselves and who He created us to be. I love to hear people’s stories. We think we know someone, but we do not understand them well until we know howContinue reading “Encouragement to my fellow women”
Why I share vulnerable places…
Many people in the course of these years of blogging in infertility or teaching in the midst have come to me or commented on how my blogs have encouraged them in the weight of their journeys. Some that I suspected might struggle, some who I had no clue were struggling… Some of you might say,Continue reading “Why I share vulnerable places…”
Lots of Thoughts…
It has been a long while since I have posted a blog. Many times I have thought of topics to write about that are swirling in my head and heart–I just have not. Life is full of different seasons. My thirties, to this point, have been about pain, struggle and immense growth inContinue reading “Lots of Thoughts…”
The strength of a melody
Music is powerful. Nothing can transport me faster in time than listening to a song. Music is so intertwined with our lives that a song brings a memory of people and experiences I have not thought of in years. Yesterday, music was a time machine for me–almost a montage of pictures from theContinue reading “The strength of a melody”
A Beautiful Symphony
My heart is full, pondering, and noisy at times. These last few weeks have been full of well-wishers, buzz, and a continued sickness. I have thought often of Mary “pondering all these things in her heart.” (I am not comparing myself to her–cannot imagine pondering the immensity of that gift of life!) I haveContinue reading “A Beautiful Symphony”
A thankful heart that He has given me…
When I was in 8th grade, I went to an aerobics class where we listened to a Mylon Lefevre song “Thankful heart” while we did abdominal exercises. An ironic lesson for choosing thanks in pain (who likes sit-ups?). An ah-ha moment–exactly what I have been learning the last few years–learning to think on truthContinue reading “A thankful heart that He has given me…”
Layers
It seems that everytime I post something I am learning or convicted with, the week following gives another chance to learn even more. The last post was about need–and I have been driven to even more need this week. Physically I have been in need from the way I feel on hormones. Emotionally IContinue reading “Layers”
One
Last night, I came together as a part of our church body and participated in the Good Friday service. Greg spoke and talked about the 7 last words Jesus said on the cross. As a congregation, we sang about the gospel and participated in confession and repentance as we took the Lord’s Supper. When IContinue reading “One”
Faithful Friends
When you are going through a tough time and do not even know how to pray…God sends faithful friends. When you can barely get out of bed let alone clean the tub…God sends faithful friends. He is the most faithful of friends even when our thoughts and actions are unfaithful…even when we have not anContinue reading “Faithful Friends”
The Art of Coming Alive 