the net
step up. enter the next chapter with faith and assurance. the net is always there. nets are not made to be seen. they are woven tightly together, strong enough to carry more than your weight, and breathtaking for the onlooker who sees nothing but a perfect landing after entertaining fear for the safety of the...
life uncommon
“Set your standards very high. Aim at conquering a world, the world all around you….YOU may not see the work. Today they may not need you. I may send you strange visitors. Nobody must come and feel unwanted”- God Calling from February 24th and 25th deep passion for the warrior spirit resides within me. so...
God’s secret weapon
“Before I was born the Lord called me, from my birth he has made mention of my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me: he made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.” Isaiah 49:1-2 randomly, or not so randomly,...
great expectations
a few years back i began taking to the hills to a lovely hermitage cottage, either solo or with a couple of dear friends. i just returned yesterday afternoon from a solo venture, where i read, wrote, lingered with endless cups of tea and deep ponderings about spirit and soul. i received a few answers...
birthing our story
today i am feeling the promise of this new year much stronger than i have felt it during the actual new year holiday. i awoke with an invigorated heart, basking in the truth that NOTHING is impossible. things that i have believed would or could never happen for me was quickly brushed away, filling my...
the way of the heart
picked up a worn and dogeared copy of Henri Nouwen’s The Way Of The Heart at the used bookstore, which is the perfect little companion for preparing my mind for a solitude retreat i’ve decided to embark on this coming week. Nouwen recounts the story told about Abba Arsenius, a well educated Roman centuries ago,...
the flaw
my friend Robin and I both love listening to a particular teacher, both online and live at conferences. he offers much grace and freedom in his observations about God and divine living. i often walk away refreshed with new perspective and fuel for my soul to keep going strong. on a walk in the hills...
set apart
today’s Streams in the Desert suggests, “in the shadow-each of us must go there sometimes…But fear not! it is the shadow of God’s hand. He is leading you, but there are lessons that can only be learned where He leads. The photograph of His face can only be developed in the dark room.” -L.B. Cowman,...
deeper still
it’s nothing short of amazing how much changes in a year. i happened upon an writing entry in my journal from a year ago dated february 9, 2016. what astonishes me is that we are in such a breathable space this time for the first time in our whole marriage, which is going on twelve...