An Update and Prayer Request //

Hello friends and family! I want to give a little update on the Summex South Korea trip. Lord willing, we will be in Korea the end of July through the beginning of August. We have been learning a beautiful song. The chorus goes like this:Lord, I believe You're working in my lifeLord, I believe You're …

from my journal //

A little bit from my journal this morning... Life is loud and distracting. Every product produced seems to be something to distract and numb the mind from thinking or anything painful or uncomfortable. The still and quiet place hidden from the distractions of vanity is often hard to muddle to. Once here though, His presence …

a Sunday morning song from my heart //

The songs of my hurt are no longer so mean, Telling Him I know better and denying my need. The angst from my anger I surrendered to Him.   He’s written something new A colorful joy now sings.   I’ve let go of the throne To give Him His own.   His thoughts, Holy and …

prayer in anxiety //

When fear begins to grip me and I begin to suffocate from the anxiety, I remember You. When I am crippled by worry and unfriendly anticipation, I remember You. In the moments of unease and restlessness, when even my bones tremble in distress, I will remember You. You are my rock, my firm foundation; You …

global and local missions //

Last night I had a wonderful time hanging out with my bible study women for the first time in over two months. We laughed. We cried. It was a beautiful, joyous time together. Throughout the quarantine, God is teaching me the significance of community. I am rather independent and fine by myself. Yet these two …

hard days, glorious eternity //

I've had an unwanted visitor show up. My visitor has been hanging around far too long. The gloomy dark cloud of depression has been gravitating closer. The darkness disapproves of any source of light. I fight the battle with every breathe I take but the attack feels too strong.  I don't have the strengths to …

quarantine mornings //

I am grateful for these quiet mornings waking up with the sun. I sit at the kitchen table and watch the birds compete for a spot at the birdfeeder, the sunshine greets me on the counterfeit oak table. I don't drink coffee anymore, but if I did it would complete the aesthetic. Instead I sip …

an invitation //

I invite you. I invite you to meet our King. Let go of the prejudices you have about him, forget what others have rumored. Do not let your preconceived opinions keep you from the King. Come and meet him for yourself. I invite you to the feast. Don't worry about dressing up, looking nice, or …

journal entry //

Journal entry on 3/27/20 The warm sun shines down on my face as I sit on the patio. It has become a daily ritual to sit outside, a nice reminder that I am not completely confined to my room. Each day I notice the plants coming up out of the ground. Their green leaves bring …

dwell on these things //

I've been in 'official' quarantine for less than a week and my mind is already drifting to places it shouldn't go. Not necessarily sinful, but also not edifying. You can only watch so much true crime before you become paranoid someone's out to murder you. And all this time to stalk Instagram has made me …