where my heart and His Story collide
That's Just Ugly I wanna start by saying that in no way do I believe my words are needed at this moment in time. It's just that when you write your feelings, it's next to impossible to process all that's currently going on without at least trying to write something down. Anything, really. So, maybe… Continue reading The Ugly in Life and Death
Yesterday I cried. That's not all too uncommon, really. And there were some reasons I was likely more inclined to cry, but still, I cried for the first time since all this started. In the morning I cried while watching a video of a man who described how God ministered to him through a janitor… Continue reading The Day COVID Made Me Cry
Death does not get the victory today. In fact, death never has to have the final word again. Jesus is alive. And because He has risen, we can rise. Rise above circumstances and sadness and tangled messes of our own making. Rise above any fear of what may come or shame over what already was.… Continue reading He Is Risen
Saturday. The Sabbath Day. The day of the week to rest. Though, after yesterday, nothing like that was happening in Jerusalem since Jesus is currently separated from His Father in the death we deserved and His disciples are living in grief, doubt, and fear over what has happened and what may come. We're fortunate to… Continue reading Sabbath Saturday
Death. The worst possible thing. Until you realize it was the only thing that could change anything. The reason this day is good… the reason Jesus’ death is good… is because, from the moment of our birth, we live lives in direct rebellion to our Creator. To The One that wants to be Our Father.… Continue reading A Very Good Friday
Of all the wonderful things Jesus did on this day of this very week, my favorite by far, is this remarkable prayer: "… I pray also for those who will believe in me through their [His disciple's] message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am… Continue reading Thursday’s Prayer
When the silence of The Lord comes, know this: The next best thing is right upon you. Jesus isn't silent because He is withholding something from you. He is silent AND still holding you. And while His silence in the moment (or weeks or months) may seem like abandonment, it's always for your betterment. He's… Continue reading Wednesday’s Whisper
Jesus keeps walking today. Walking towards Gethsemane, where He will sweat blood, and Golgatha, where He will pour blood. Walking toward His final few steps with His friends and His final meal and, finally, His scourging. Walking toward cleansing His Father's temple and His friend's feet and even His betrayer's feet, dirty each from robbery… Continue reading Jesus Walks On
Hey, guess what? This crazy, new world we find ourselves trying to navigate... That seemingly unbreakable habit you keep doing... That big mess you made of things yesterday or last week... That thing you wish you could take back or erase… That secret you hope no one knows about... Yeah, Jesus sees all of that.… Continue reading Living Loved All Passion Week Long
