I wrote this for myself during a difficult chemo side effects day in November of 2013. Last year I posted it to encourage my parents who were suffering terribly. This year it’s to honor the love they each left behind, and to celebrate the infinite love they live in: “There have been times life has …
Clarity
A guy was standing and texting in the middle of the parking lot lane, blocking my car, and it gave me a moment of clarity about how I’m in charge of my emotions. At first I was annoyed at his self-absorption. But then I chose to be thankful, which is a pretty quick way to …
A Little More Hope
“I always have hope, because I renew my mind with this thought every morning: The Lord’s love for me never lessens, never ceases, and never fails! (Lam. 3:21-23, paraphrased). Sometimes keeping hope at the front of your thoughts isn’t easy, especially when everyone around you seems to have lost theirs. But it’s always worth the …
Give the Letter to God
In 2 Kings 19, the enemy sent a threatening message to King Hezekiah, mocking his faith, leadership, and mistakes, and vowing to destroy everyone if they would not submit. Hezekiah could have reacted in the same spirit, and killed the messenger with a “This is Judah!” kick to the chest. But he knew there was …
Hinds’ Feet
One of my favorite passages from Hannah Hurnard’s “Hinds’ Feet on High Places:”
Equip Your Spirit 