It seemed like a dream, too good to be true,when God returned Zion’s exiles.We laughed, we sang,we couldn’t believe our good fortune.We were the talk of the nations–“God was wonderful to them!”God was wonderful to us;we are one happy people.And now, God, do it again–bring rains to our drought-stricken livesSo those who planted their crops in […]
nearness
“How confident are you of God’s presence in your daily life?”I read that question this morning in a few moments of quiet time. I read it lightly, glancingly, because the answer in my mind was bold. Quick.“100%.” The first wave. A true enough answer. I know He’s present. I’m confident in that knowledge.The second wave came just as […]
weighty intimacy
We can only really begin to feel the weight of our circumstances when we let others in on them. Three years ago, I wasn’t letting people in. On the details, yes. On the big picture, definitely. On my heart, no. On my emotions, not even close. On my depths, never. Or so I thought. I […]
widen your hearts
Three nights before graduation, my heart burst open. The tears took me straight to my knees as five years worth of emotions caught up with me in one rush. I cupped my face in my hands, I rocked back and forth, and I felt each moment wash over me. Solely because I had asked a […]
crowns.
Revelation tells the story of a coming glory and of a man chosen to see it before its day. It’s a book that most people either avoid or try to hard to nail down each tiny detail to their preferred vision. But the point of the book is just that: it’s not our vision. Nor […]
Worth
I’m having trouble beginning this post because this week has been so full. So full. Of relationships, tears, prayers, vulnerable moments. I’ve sat on my couch just watching the rain and thinking about gold. I’ve sat at kitchen tables and talked too much. I’ve sat at a well-worn dinner table and been floored by community. […]