Have you ever sat outside in a thunderstorm? They can be beautiful. The thunder. The lightning. The sky. It's like a light show from heaven. At the same time - there are certain dangers in storms. I honestly love rainy & stormy weather. I really do. But, in the midst of it all, I always … Continue reading Calm in the Storm
Rest
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30 I'm … Continue reading Rest
Ah, Fall…
"...May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels." - Psalm 122:6-7 Guys, it's my favorite time of year! Ready? Set. Hike! This morning, I donned my football jersey, and then spent the rest of the morning watching the Red River Rivalry with my family. … Continue reading Ah, Fall…
Trust in Home
"The best proof of Love is Trust" - Dr. Joyce Brothers In 2012, I participated in One Word, and the word God laid on my heart for that year was Trust. So, this is not a new topic me. As a matter of fact, God brings it back to me time & time again. Because I struggle here... I … Continue reading Trust in Home
Character
"Strength of character may be learned at work, but Beauty of character is learned at home." - Henry Drummund Ah, home. The place where we can make mistakes, and learn from them. If we have the right supportive environment, this is where we learn about basic human decency. The place where we learn to love … Continue reading Character
Love & Home
"Home is where the ♥ is" - ? "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8 For many, the connection of home & love is immediately apparent. Home is where we are loved. Cared for. It's where there is someone to pick us up when we are … Continue reading Love & Home
Redeemer, Provider, Sustainer…Everything
"With [man] it is impossible, but with God, all things are possible." - Matt 19:26 & Mark 10:27 Home - a place to be vulnerable. And, this blog is my home on the web, one of my little corners of the online universe, so please, allow me to be vulnerable. This passage is often used … Continue reading Redeemer, Provider, Sustainer…Everything
Home is Where the Books Are
"The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it." - JM Barrie 'Peter Pan' Libraries...Bookstores... "A room without books is like a body without a soul" - Cicero Since a young age, I have been drawn to the written word. My mom has read to me since, … Continue reading Home is Where the Books Are
Embrace
verb: hold closely in one's arms (esp as a sign of affection) accept or support willingly and enthusiastically noun: the act of holding closely in one's arms the act of accepting or supporting willingly and enthusiastically When talking about the word embrace it can be taken so many ways. I've read through many different views from it: embracing God … Continue reading Embrace
Waiting For Capture
"Certain things will catch your eye, but pursue only those things that capture your heart." - Ancient Native American Proverb Confession time? I have a list. You know, the list... I've called it my "Him List". Honestly, it isn't that hard to track down...it resides at the back of my Bible, a tradition I started in … Continue reading Waiting For Capture
Soul Cadence Creative - Thoughts from A Creative in Mental Health 