spiritual growth
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Perception of God: Experiences + Knowledge
“This was so not worth it!” my six year old said as we walked back toward our car after our one mile hike. I was a little disappointed. “Well, you did find fun things to collect along the way,” I reminded her, “And you got to see the big river at the look out.” “Still Continue reading
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On the Trail
The other day my six year old started out our mile hike sprinting. My husband and I looked at each other smiling as she continued to run up a hill. She was fast and determined, but we knew what was inevitably going to happen. Halfway up the hill she stopped in her tracks and lay Continue reading
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How doubt can be part of a believer’s journey to closeness with God
I told myself I’d give him a chance. People I love seemed to respect him. I wouldn’t make hasty judgements. I wouldn’t look for faults. I’d remain open to learn from him. But then he stood behind the pulpit and spoke. I groaned inwardly. Not 30 seconds had gone by and he reminded me of Continue reading
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Pleasant Places
The verses that inspired “The Edge of Goodness” the poem (and later became the name for my book) were from Psalm 106: ”They despised the pleasant land and did not believe his promise. They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the Lord.“ Psalms 106:24-25 CSB Despising pleasant places sounded strange and intriguing, Continue reading
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All the Time
Sigh. For me, anxiety comes when I see myself not get it right again. When I see I’m still struggling. When it takes longer than I want. I’ve started to remind myself there is time. Time is one thing I am not short on – Jesus has given me an eternity. It’s a little bit Continue reading
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When I don’t feel safe with God
An open window into my thoughts last night because (if we’re honest) I’m sure many Christians feel similarly: I realized I was using sin to cope with feeling unaccepted. And it dawned on me – I truly sensed it – that I didn’t “need” that anymore to be/feel accepted. I was safe enough to let Continue reading
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No Lack
I wrap my hand around a mug – the one with the flowers and leaves. My other hand holds a Bible – the one with the worn leather cover. I say a prayer that my heart would be soft and receptive of the Word as the water heats on the stove. I open the tea Continue reading
The Worth Of Knowing 