Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. (Psalm 51:10-12 ESV) As I…
Read moreTwo weeks ago we thought everything was fine. We were waiting with much excitement for my appointment on Friday morning to hear our new baby’s heartbeat for the first time. We had it all planned out for our 8 year old Caleb to share our news after school with family…
Read moreHave you ever met individuals who have this overflowing joy, inner strength and peace that seems inexplicable? Time and again I come across individuals who are suffering from a chronic illness, going through a heart wrenching loss, or even told they have months to live, yet they seem to…
Read moreDo we have seeing eyes and hearing ears? Those two things are the doors to our understanding and our hearts. When Jesus speaks to us do we hear Him? When He works in our lives do we see Him? “That same day Jesus went out of the house…
Read moreI’m knee deep in pictures of my daughter as I sift thru boxes of images that capture her life over the past 17 years. As she embarks the next chapter of her life, after graduating from high school, it has propelled me to think about my own life, my own…
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