He speaks of God's provision. Our Pastor. My mind drifts. (this is not uncommon) Abraham's willingness to listen; to do the hard things. Genesis 22 (Yes. The whole chapter. It is a nail biter) He brought his son. His beloved son to be sacrificed. His ONLY son. His prayed for son. Obedience. He didn't question God. Yet, when his son Isaac asked the question, "Hey, dad, where is the lamb for the sacrifice?" I am sure many things went flying through his thoughts. We don't know what those were. We only know what he said. "God, himself, will provide the lamb." God will provide ... View Post
The Journey Home
Tonight. They return. They've been gone a week. Half my family. Serving. Working. Sweating. Giving. Loving. In the Name of Jesus. To a people in need. I have missed them. Their journey home, begun. While they will long to be home; a piece of them will always remain in Haiti. I have not shared their experience. I am praying for understanding and wisdom. To hear their words. To see into their souls. I am looking forward to the ... View Post
Learning From Wandering Cows
My farmer brings the cows back to the field. They have been wandering. Stepping over fences. Moving outside their boundaries. It's not the first time. This group pushes and tests the boundaries. Repeatedly. My farmer calls to them. They know him, and hear his voice. He leads them back to safety. We are like those frisky heifers. We're eager to see what is just beyond. To feel there is more; just beyond our reach. The boundaries; set to protect us. Protect us from ... View Post
Learning How To Go With The Flow
I fear complacency. I fear a haughty heart in the face of a holy God. Obedience calls. But to what? The way is so unclear. The future looming. The days unknown. Weariness creeps in slowly. A heart pressed in on all sides. Reaching through to the joy. Yet, veiled by grief. Where do we go from here? What is the calling? The immediate rushes. I long for relief. I breathe slowly. Time to slow the pace. There is no way to the other side, but through, this journey. Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I ... View Post
