(picture from retreat this weekend)We sang this song, Amazed, all weekend as a group of about 100 women. God is so sweet to continue let me hear these lyrics in my spirit as I go about my week. I'm still singing.But the truth is I'm in a transitional place right now. Feeling wordless. Please pray I can respond to God's call. I know I am to start Continue Reading
Hinds Feet for High Places
Nothing like creation to make me worship the Lord. Outside my patio door at the retreat center this weekend stood a group of deer. I loved watching them interact with nature and one another. They had their eyes on me and my friends as we took pictures. I don't have much time to write this morning, but I wanted to stop in and share these pictures Continue Reading
Are You Ready to Give Up?
(sign on grounds of retreat center this weekend)Ever feel like quitting before you're finished with something important?I understand completely. I have the tendency to cave or quit under pressure. I feel tired, discouraged and defeated. Thoughts like "I can't do this anymore. It's too hard," scream at me. Questions like "How much longer, LORD?" Continue Reading
By His Still Waters
Depth of words escape me this morning, but the writer in me has to speak. :)Still today, some hard and heavy things continue in my loved one's life. I've cried everyday of this new year(wasn't planning on that) as I've prayed and PRAISED God. Regardless of the circumstances, I trust God's plan. He sees the beginning and end. He is working Continue Reading
Hope for When the Road is Rough
(pic taken in Colorado Springs)Notice this sign. There is no option for another way. Because there's no flashing light, travelers must keep moving forward. The alternate route is closed at this time. Have you ever been in a place where you wanted another option? Maybe an easier or faster way to get from point A to point B, but there seems to be Continue Reading
My New Word for 2010: Believe
After processing and praying for a new word for the new year, I've landed on BELIEVE. God knows this word is needed in my life right now. There are things and people I have to believe God for. Regardless of the circumstances. I must believe. I often pray this prayer, "I do believe, but help me with my unbelief," from Mark 9:24. Yes, I have Continue Reading