The Tension in Stillness

They say “be still and know He is God”… So blithely at times. But have they ever done that part? I still find that being still can be one of the hardest parts of waiting on God… When being “still” means motionless. It reminds me of getting sick and then getting better, but not all […]

Breaking Focus

What do you do when you’re waiting for God to come through? Be still and pay attention. In this season of waiting, I feel an intense boxing in that I only vaguely remembering experiencing before. It tends to mean breakthrough is near… Despite all natural indicators to the contrary. It seems that NOW is the […]

Waiting Cries

I am waiting. And I am writing to survive. My journey— how do I even begin to describe it? It has been a journey of faith, one where I’ve left all to follow what I heard the Master saying. Again. And after letting go of yet another established, well-marked out path to follow His, “Let’s […]

Resurrected Hope

Written March 27, 2020 I’ve been really pondering disappointment and its role in making our hearts softer — more open to the Lord. I’m finding that sometimes when I’m not able to get what I am wanting or hoping for at present, I’m tempted to run away. It’s easier to bury the feelings following the […]

Remaining Present

What’s next? It’s such a subtle, leading line of questioning. While a friend of mine and I were talking about our respective journeys this weekend, noting the similarities and differences, I found myself increasingly aware of this questioning happening (again) within me… What’s next? In the midst of a worldwide pandemic where things have shifted […]