As I reflect on how the world has changed even in the last 24 hours, I am starting to accept what is going on around me as my new reality, the world's new reality. It may be a while before I come to terms with it all yet, but I have started to accept the … Continue reading God With Us →

Tonight my heart is hurting. It's hurting for the thousands of people around the world who are mourning the loss of loved ones. I'm hurting for the people who have lost their feeling of safety, stability and hope. For those who have lost jobs or are going to. I'm hurting for those who are unsure … Continue reading A hurting heart →

The last two nights I woke in the middle of the night with a burden to pray. For myself, my family, my church, my city, my nation, and the world. Even amidst all the fear that is so prevalent right now in the world I see God's hand. He is working and moving. Families are … Continue reading Power, Love and a Sound Mind →

My children each have "their own" psalms. I chose a specific psalm for both of my children and started reading it to them when they were still in the womb. When they ask to read the bible, they often request "their" psalms. They both have large portions of these psalms memorized simply from hearing them … Continue reading Psalm 121 →

This blog is a place for reflections on faith, family and life. Especially in this time when there is so much fear and tension, we can choose to rise above it and choose faith, hope, love and peace over fear, anxiety and hopelessness. This morning I was reading Hebrews 13:15-17 Through Jesus, therefore, let us … Continue reading Praise, Love and Prayer →

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton There really is nothing like a fresh start is there? A chance to wipe the slate clean, move forward and release the past. I love fresh starts! It feels like so long since I have had one. It's as if stagnation took … Continue reading The Journey Begins →