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Vascular Indwelling
He is integral to our ability to abide in a life with our Lord, because even when we are facing the wrong way, he enables us to move in the right direction. The nutrients of life found in the truth that he presses into the fibers of our hearts are not randomly discovered, but purposefully whispers and watered… it is why it is accurate to say that he dwells within us. In our most desperate moments we could no sooner escape the presence of the Holy Spirit than we could stop the flow of blood in our veins without dying.
Eyes That See
He sees value where we see poverty. He sees success where we see struggles, he glorifies what we often ignore, condemns what we often worship, invites when we feel unworthy. He is unimpressed with and undistracted by shallow formality and consistently engages with clarity of vision into the person’s heart before him.
Will They Want to Invite Me Back?
Today I would like to pose the same question to all of us who have adult children. When we visit our grown-up kids and their families, do you think they will want to invite us back?
S.T.A.R. and Encountering God
We are a people who are invited to encounter God. Available here the STAR resource; to prompt intentional & strategic engagement with truth.
Come to Me
Ceaseless awareness is a beautiful way to live. But in those moments when we need rest, when we need to plow a particularly gargantuan field; let’s listen to the invitation we’re offered.
Pesto Salmon with Mediterranean Couscous
I had the privilege of studying abroad in Italy during the fall semester of my junior year in college. Hands down, one of the best experiences of my life. The food, people and sites are truly something one must experience! While I was there, I got to take a cooking class with an Italian chef, and if manners weren’t important to me, I would have licked every plate clean. One of my favorite dishes he made was a pesto salmon pasta.
Hesed Loyalty
I can think of few gifts more powerful than to know there is an unwavering love that does not hinge on moment by moment valuations of an offering, or even calculated chemistry, but a steadfastness of love that endures.
6 Anchors For Mom Life
In my whole life, I have never been so simultaneously exhausted and filled to overflowing from the effort of raising my little people. So there are some anchors I cling to and would encourage you with, as Moms of eternal humans.
My Goals Aren’t Being Met… What Do I Do?
I remember the first time I discovered that things didn’t automatically turn out the way I wanted—even when I was responsible and made good choices. We had twins. And I started learning about the difference between goals and desires.
Sharpeners
Sharpeners are to be treasured, because not everyone will linger long enough to see your life, observe the beauty and recognize the vulnerabilities and gaps, and ALSO be willing to show them to you.
Word Study: Meditate
“Meditate” is used 23 times in scripture, and all but one are in the Old Testament. Let’s build an understanding of the author intent! Let’s pursue a greater understanding of God’s Word to us… I believe He honors this effort.
Friendships With Fortitude
If you could put together a list of your deepest longings for friendship, what would you include? If people are eternal, then they’re immeasurably valuable. So let’s linger here, because it’s worthy.