We're nearing the end of this wild and unpredictable year. A lot of us are looking back on 2020 and searching for lessons learned. Since March, when the world seemed to be turned upside down, I've been sorting through my thoughts and impressions - trying to toss my knee-jerk reactions and grab hold of some… Continue reading hindsight is 2020: 20 reflections from this year
Tag: hope
a simple Christmas 1: HOPE
Adapted from Advent readings prepared 12/2018 for The HUB Church, Roseville CA Christmastime is a season of hope: of looking forward, of checking off calendar days, of hearts ripe with anticipation, longing, and promise. Like little children hoping to find that shiny new toy wrapped under the tree, we hope to squeeze every last drop… Continue reading a simple Christmas 1: HOPE
a humble heart
I can't get this old woman out of my head. She stands in front of her flattened house, describing to a local news reporter how she survived the impact of Moore, Oklahoma's recent devastating tornado. Minutes into the interview, one of the crew spots her little terrier underneath a crumpled bed frame. "Thank you, God,"… Continue reading a humble heart
here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
Two weeks have passed since our team of six arrived back in California from Siem Reap, Cambodia. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, they truly were felt. Now since we've been back, my mind has been full, my heart is overwhelmed, and it's been a journey to piece together what truly happened over there… Continue reading here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
out of the ashes
Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow... Isaiah 1:18 It never ceases to amaze me what God does for me every single day of my life. Even by the hour He is guiding me and revealing to me His grace and wisdom. Jesus is the great hope of my… Continue reading out of the ashes
My Heart's Overflow 