This past week was rough. I’m not sure if you use that expression too, but in the islands it’s our way of saying that it was a difficult, challenging, maybe even painful week. My week was all of that and then some. Remember that bold thing I was called to do by God? Well, I […]
A Faith that Shines
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. – Deuteronomy 6:5
Whether you’re a seasoned believer or just exploring what faith looks like for the first time, these articles will be sure to encourage you on your journey. Topics include spiritual disciplines, devotions and practical examples of walking with God.
Finding Hope When You Didn’t See That Brick Coming
If it’s one thing we can expect is that life will be hard. Sounds harsh doesn’t it? When you think about it, this is why we can really appreciate the hope we have in Christ. We will all face difficulties at some stage. But what if instead of being blindsided by life and all its challenges […]
Being Bold When You Really Want to Run and Hide
I drove distracted and alone with tears streaming down my face. Her pain became my own in that moment. I wasn’t even sure if I was crying for her loss or mine. Now really wasn’t a good time for Him to ask this of me. “God, please don’t make me do this. Please don’t put […]
Finding Hope and Sunshine in the Shadowed Places
“Oh I need your love” That’s the title of a beautiful worship song we sang in church this past Sunday. As I lifted my voice, I also lifted my eyes to the ceiling above. My heart filled up as the words rose through me. Oh, how I really do need your love, God. Do you feel […]
How to live happily ever after (without the fairy-tale romance)
Ours was a fairy-tale romance. So when he asked me to marry him, I was over the moon. He chose an ordinary day in December 2002 and no day has been ordinary since. Yet, when it comes down to it, there is one who loves me even more. He waits patiently in the wings. Never […]