wait and step out

If you’ve ever prayed for direction in your life, you have most likely been in a place where you didn’t know what to do.  You prayed for discernment.  You prayed for wisdom.  You prayed for direction.  If your anything like me and many of my friends, you...

starting up conversation again

Have you ever felt disconnected from someone you used to know quite well.  Sometimes this happens because one of you moves, and sometimes you just grow apart for no apparent reason.  It can be so hard to figure out how to reconnect, especially if a long time has...

doctors and God

I like to watch TV.  Like anyone else that shares that enjoyment, I have a few shows that I like to watch all the time.  One of these is House.  I think it’s the constant tension that keeps my attention, and knowing that the medical world is never as crazy as on...

attitude

I am having a tough time today.  I found out last night that I was going to have to take my boys (4 and almost 2) to work with me today.  On top of that I started to develop a sore throat yesterday and I was leading worship this morning at our staff devotional time....

one word

Have you ever been asked to describe yourself in one word? It’s a tough task.  That question was posed this morning at S.K.I.N. and it took me most of the morning to figure it out.  My conclusion was not one I expected. Skeptical. Maybe that’s not the...

i love to worship

One of the things that brings me more joy than anything is praising God through music.  When I have the opportunity to lead others in worship, the joy is almost overwhelming and I can feel The Spirit filling me up fresh like a cool spring day.  This week/weekend I was...

times of blessing & trouble

In times of blessing, be a blessing to others. In times of trouble, lean into community. – Scott Stevens These are the words that stick with me from Pastor Scott’s sermon this past weekend.  It makes me wonder, how to we gauge if we are in a time of...

thankyou

God, Thank You.  Help me to faithful with what You have blessed me with.  You are my Provider and Comfort.  Your never-ending love amazes me beyond belief.  Even when I feel like I’m stuck, You are there with me to lead me out of the pit to cool waters and green...

trust (part 3)

Jesus, I know You want me step out of the boat from time to time, and I trust You.  I just don’t want to be like Peter and sink when I see the waves.  Please tell me to stay in the boat if I am not ready to stay focused on You in the face of adversity and...