Ponderings

Turn and Be Healed, in the Pilgrimage (Part Two)

So, picking up from where we left off in that first post... with how calloused hearts can sometimes tell us there is something more we need to offer God in order to earn, keep, or repay His Love... and how I'm not so sure that work is a requirement for faith... and how you may or may… Continue reading Turn and Be Healed, in the Pilgrimage (Part Two)

Ponderings

Turn and Be Healed, In Jesus (Part One)

I'd like to begin this whole thing with a bit of full disclosure... This post has been a rough one. It's also way long (likely too long according to some standard of which I clearly don’t follow), so it's split into three. But, I've honestly no idea the rules for sharing multiple parts... one per… Continue reading Turn and Be Healed, In Jesus (Part One)

Ponderings

The Hope That Does Not Disappoint

Well, I have a heart that is breaking wide open today. Breaking wide over disappointment, disillusionment, and discouragement… over the hearts that are breaking and hurting and seem to be spilling all around us. And, I so dislike this feeling…  and how painful life can be. Deeply. Hopelessly. A pain that can drive a fear and… Continue reading The Hope That Does Not Disappoint

Ponderings, Prayers

On Taking Stands and Sides in Our Stories…

If I must choose to take a stand, may it be for Jesus only. If I must choose to kneel, may it be at the foot of His Cross. If I must choose to lock arms, may it be with His Arms alone as I bear my own cross. And, if I must choose to… Continue reading On Taking Stands and Sides in Our Stories…