Hold me closeLet Your love surround meBring me nearDraw me to Your sideAnd as I waitI'll rise up like the eagleAnd I will soar with YouYour Spirit leads me onBy the power of Your love Words. Ancient. New. Timely. Perfect. Words that penetrate the heart. Reaching deep into the aching hole. We can be refreshed and filled; even when we're hurting. I never knew I could know such peace. I never knew the intimacy I would feel with Christ when so much had been torn from me. I let the words wash over me as we ... View Post
The Hope In Good Friday
It is Good Friday. The day we remember. The life that was given. The day He gave all, so we may live. Ann Voskamp in her way says so much. Click on the link to read her words of hope. After a Crash and Burn Year Ann Voskamp Last year we were remembering a dear saint in the faith. One whose home going I still wrestle with. A man of such unwavering faith. So giving. Such an encouragement to us in our raw grief. Such a help to my hurting heart. It's been a year of digging ... View Post
A Walk He Chose To Take
We celebrated his life. This man who was larger than life. Who bent his knee to the Creator to be changed. Who took my broken heart into his hands and gently poured in grace. He taught me to receive. His life; love in action. His sons talked of his faith. His love for words. And I know he loved coffee. He would show up at my door with his mug. I loved that. He was a kindred spirit. As I sat in the back of the church I reflected on how almost 9 months ago I sat in the front row remembering my son. Celebrating his ... View Post