Jesus is the Light of the World

Jesus is the Light of the World

Jesus is the Light of the World. We say it. We sing it. Then we read it, and we proclaim it to others. During the winter, I am more likely to reflect on the truth that Jesus is the light. Now that we have entered the season of Lent, my thoughts drift toward the...
Ignite the Journey: Connection with God and Others

Ignite the Journey: Connection with God and Others

It looked like any other Tuesday. I sat in my favorite spot on the couch with my Bible, the first cup of coffee for the day, my journal, and I invited God into my day. An hour later I went to my favorite coffee shop to do some writing before I gathered with a new...
The Light Never Fails to Shine Through the Darkness

The Light Never Fails to Shine Through the Darkness

The Light never fails to shine through the darkness– Light that darkness could not overcome! These words from John 1:5 shine like a beacon for my weary soul. I sit up straighter and lean in to read them again. The Light never fails to shine through the darkness....
Advent Week Three – The Anticipation of Hope

Advent Week Three – The Anticipation of Hope

We strive for an Emmanuel hope that God is with us. Our lives and the places surrounding us are covered in darkness, filled with grief-laden moments that leave us to believe our broken hearts will never heal. But many years ago, Hope was born and His name is Jesus....
Advent Week Two – Preparing Our Hearts for Hope

Advent Week Two – Preparing Our Hearts for Hope

“Hope is hope because of faith, because of a trust that believes something good is on the horizon. Light is on the way.” Shadow and Light by Tsh Oxenreider In this second week and every week of our lives, we are preparing our hearts for hope. We learn through the...
Advent Week One – Searching for Hope

Advent Week One – Searching for Hope

I stood mesmerized by the flame that flickered and cast shadows on the walls of our kitchen. My family was gathered around the table and dinner was about to begin. I didn’t know, what I didn’t know. It wasn’t until I was an adult I discovered that I was searching for...
The Journey of Advent Begins Now

The Journey of Advent Begins Now

The beginning of a journey is always uncertain but with uncertainty comes hope. ~Lisa Wingate from Tending Roses The journey begins now. The calendar will soon say December 3. My heart taps slowly, “It’s the life you are living now.” I have already begun, while my...
Right Now Matters, More Than We May Realize

Right Now Matters, More Than We May Realize

Today my friend Julie Lefebure is here to share about her new book, Right Now Matters: Empowering Right Now Women in a Culture of Distraction. Julie and I have known each other for years, crossing paths at Five Minute Friday, on social media, and all the places. She...
The Sacred Tension of Waiting

The Sacred Tension of Waiting

I stood in the middle of the elementary school gym. Students lined up on either side of a tug-of-war rope waiting for me. I quickly grabbed the rope positioning myself at the end. A whistle blew and I jerked back to reality. The rope almost slipped from my hands as...

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