Apr 9, 2021Discovering Jesus in Our MidstOne of my favorite post-resurrection stories is when two of the disciples were walking to Emmaus and Jesus joined them, but they were unable to recognize him. That is until he revealed himself when they sat down together to share a meal. Then the two from Emmaus told their story…Disciples1 min readDisciples1 min read
Apr 2, 2021Living Again in God’s Heart for UsOur Lenten journey is coming to a close by celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ this Sunday. I have enjoyed exploring the different ways we can encounter God’s heart for us. We will conclude this series with the promise of the new life we have in Christ. But because of…Easter2 min readEaster2 min read
Mar 26, 2021Rejoicing in God’s Heart for UsOur Lenten journey began with seeking the Lord’s direction and embracing God’s heart for us, trusting that God would accompany us along the journey and lead us not only through the darkest valleys but also into salvation and newness of life. I chose the phrase, “God’s Heart for Us,” from…Hope2 min readHope2 min read
Mar 18, 2021Living in God’s Heart for UsAs we get closer to Easter, our calendar begins to sync up with the events in Jesus’ life as he made his way to the cross. Sometime next week, Jesus would have “set his face toward Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51, NIV) where he would celebrate Passover and begin his Passion week…Faith2 min readFaith2 min read
Mar 5, 2021Aligning with God’s Heart for UsOn this Lenten journey toward Easter, we have explored embracing and discovering God’s heart for us. As we see God’s unconditional love and unending companionship in this life, it is fitting for us to continue to direct our hearts in ways that please the Lord. May my spoken words and…Alignment2 min readAlignment2 min read
Feb 26, 2021Discovering God’s Heart for UsThis Sunday is the second Sunday of Lent. Last week, I introduced the idea of Lent being a journey toward God’s heart for us in the death and resurrection of Jesus. The first step of embarking on this journey is to embrace God’s heart for us. …Grace2 min readGrace2 min read
Feb 19, 2021Embracing God’s Heart for UsWe are on our way towards Easter! Last Wednesday, February 17, was Ash Wednesday and began the season of Lent, which is the 40 days prior to Easter and is typically a season of prayer, fasting, and devotion in preparation for the celebration of God resurrecting Jesus from the dead…Direction2 min readDirection2 min read
Feb 5, 2021Finding Joy in God’s PresenceI can’t believe that it’s already February. Even though it feels like the year is racing along, I was reminded in my reading this week that not every moment needs to feel that way. In the morning, long before sunrise, Jesus went to a place where he could be alone…Listening2 min readListening2 min read
Jan 19, 2020My Word for 2020 — AndI wasn’t sure I was going to choose a word for this year. I was in a conversation at church a couple of weeks ago and a dear friend of mine helped me to identify a word that would encapsulate my intentions for the year to come. She said her…And2 min readAnd2 min read
Jan 8, 2019Generosity, My Word for 2019Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) Ok. It’s January 8, 2019. …3 min read3 min read
