“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” – Ephesians 3: 20-21 (NKJV)“Through all her years of feeling less-than, Elizabeth had worshippedContinue reading "His People: Elizabeth"

*I like the spelling of Zacharias opposed to Zechariah. I will be using Zacharias when talking about Elizabeth’s husband in this post.*I often get swept up in tradition, duty, and service to God. Each of these is good, even noble. Yet, I scarcely expect God to show up, to do something that brings me toContinue reading "His People: Zacharias"

“Then God surveyed everything He had made, savoring its beauty and appreciating its goodness.” – Genesis 1:31a (The Voice)The Testaments are a proclamation of God Almighty’s quest to love His people. The triune God desires intimacy with His creation. He not only sees us as worthy, but continually makes a way for us to beContinue reading "His People: Old Testament"

I wrote this short poem over 10 years ago after the sudden loss of a dear friend! I was struggling with what to say that would bring comfort. I realized nothing would. So I wrote to help me process the loss for myself and those that were closest to him.If I could I would walkContinue reading "Monday Break:Shattered (for those left behind)"

“Fairytales were not my escape from reality as a child; rather, they were my reality – for mine was a world in which good & evil were not abstract concepts, & like fairytale heroines, no magic would save me unless I had the wit & heart & courage to use widely.”-      Terri WindlingAs a littleContinue reading "Monday Break: Fairytales"

Raise your voices;Make a beautiful noise to the Eternal,All the Earth.Serve the Eternal gladly;Enter into His presence singing songs of joy!Know this: the Eternal One Himself is theTrue God.He is the One who made us;We have not made ourselves;We are His people, like sheep grazingIn His fields.Go through His gates, giving thanks;Walk through His courts,Continue reading "Moments…"

Writing, for me, is cathartic. So, I tend to write on topics where I struggle, instead of my strengths. While old tapes can still play in my head, for the most part, I have a very good view of myself. I know my worth in God and my value in my friends and family’s lives.Continue reading "The Weight of It: My Struggle Through Food Addiction"

After the salt of a good cry scrubs away a bit of the sorrow one draws a deep breath that stutters and stops, as if lungs burned hot from spewing ache gage what the breath of life might do. Oh, the strength it takes to uncurl atrophied limbs, rolling shoulders, raising one’s head. The sunContinue reading "Soft Edges"

“He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.” – Isaiah 25:8The room dark, ushered sacred serenity – pregnant with quiet exquisiteness…I had met the woman lying in bed while sheContinue reading "Loss Made Full"

Amy found a video I had posted of Steven when I still worked for the Scalf’s. I had forgotten about that day. We had done an experiment with food coloring, vinegar, and baking soda. A bit overstimulated Steven took the level of fun up a notch. It was as equally beautiful as it was messy.Continue reading "Making Mud Pies with Jesus!"