1 Thessalonians 5:24 “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” The sun has yet to rise but birds are singing. The house is sleepily dark but the smell of coffee hints that a new day is about to begin. I sit and listen, quietly, as cars rumble outside my window as I have for a year now, but things are changing, beginning with me. I was gifted this blog over three years ago...

Ephesians 3:16-17 “That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love.” Strengthened with power...being grounded in love. This verse is churning in my mind. I don’t feel powerful, powerless is a more accurate...

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. “But I already know them and they know me. Aren’t we past the ‘kindness’ stage?” Ummmm, by that verse? My understanding is...make that a “no.” It’s crazy! Until recently, I’ve been alone for over three years and except for work and some social outings, life has been...

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” “Make my paths straight...” Do you feel like your path goes in circles? Mine does. It’s not always bad, though, because sometimes I have to review things to get a better...