Yesterday as I headed out in the brisk cool December air for jury duty, something hit me about what an honor it was to serve. Maybe I was trying to pump myself up for the day as I’ve never been chosen, which reminds me of the horrible feelings of middle school. Well, OK – I was chosen then, just always… Read More
unwrapping silence
Have you ever had those seasons where you felt God was silent? Maybe you are there now, right along with me. You seek and search, yet no answer. You might feel Him stirring and moving your heart, but no real breakthrough. Silence is Oh. So. Awkward. As we unwrap the Christmas season and take a look at silence, our minds… Read More
unwrapping tired
I’m joining in over at Five Minute Friday. The goal is to write for five minutes over a specific word given topic. Tired. GO It was late last night. I was driving home from our church campus. It had been a long day filled with meetings, photo shoots, and serving others in our GED program. I knew I was exhausted,… Read More
{unwrapping Jesus} I Will Not Panic
As I turned the page in my daily calendar, it revealed December 1st. Immediately, I could feel the panic, hustle and bustle weighing in on me. How was I going to fit anything else into my already busy schedule? Don’t get me wrong — I love this time of year; there is something magical and precious about it. The season… Read More
Go Lower
I woke up Monday with such a yearning in my soul for more of Jesus. I lingered in His presence. I journaled until my tired hand cramped. I sat. I pondered. I reflected. Then I pulled out that handy-dandy 2012 list of goals I’ve been working on. It’s that time of the year, remember? Who am I? As I jotted… Read More
Tuesdays Unwrapped {budding plants}
I’m joining in over at Chatting at the Sky for Tuesdays Unwrapped. Come join in, link up, and let’s unwrap the lovely, messy, and unexpected. I had just got off the phone from the third person in one day contemplating quitting and giving up on their leadership roles in ministry. But this call was different. There were many questions. Many… Read More