This past year has been a season of quiet stretching for me. Learning to live independently hasn’t been loud or dramatic, but it has been deeply formative. More than anything, it has made me aware of the Lord’s steady, faithful presence woven through ordinary days. Independence hasn’t been about proving myself or having everything figured … Continue reading How God Has Met Me in This New Season
Music. Oh, how I love music! It has gotten me through 25 years of living day in and day out with dystonia. Music encourages my soul.Music moves me to tap out the beat.Music captivates my attention.Music excites me to lift up my hands in praise.Music invites me to lift up my voice to sing along! You, sing … Continue reading How Can I Not Sing?
I don’t like admitting it but there are times when I can be bratty and – dare I say it – self-centered. 🙈 “Surely not you?!” one may say, “You seem so content.” Excuse me as I chuckle to myself. 🤭 Here’s the thing: I can dive into self pity and become discontent at a … Continue reading Help Me Trust in You, Jesus Even When…
The scene in the movie The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, where Smeagol (Frodo’s so-called guide he feels beholden to) leads him to this dark cave where Frodo gets caught up in the sticky spider web. I have been thinking a lot about that scene lately. Like Frodo, I, too, was caught … Continue reading You Get To Choose…
2020 – what a year! It was a rough year for everyone. But as I look back at last year, I see how the Lord was my Comforter, my Peace, my Hope and my Provider. As I look ahead at the year 2021, guess what hasn’t changed in my life and your life? The Lord … Continue reading Even When…He Has A Plan.
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