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Did you ever try to do it all yourself?How did that work out for you?Or have you ever relied on those around you – and you accomplished great things? I was with my amazing church family tonight.  Each unique person brought a special component to our gathering that could not have been accomplished without them.  NoContinue reading “Together”

An evening sunset over the oceanThe precious miracle of a newborn babyThe delicate art found in a dew kissed spider web Ok fine – here are a few more vivid ones… The crack of a bat hitting the ball out of the parkThe glaring shine of freshly waxed metalThe sight, sound and smell of aContinue reading “Perspective”

I’ll be the first to admit it.  Glitter makes me cringe.The children’s-art-project-all-over-and-in-everywhere-for-weeks-kind-of-glitter.But notttttt the concept of glitter:  I love a festive celebration!  🙂 There is nothing quite like glitter – a brilliant and dazzling display of light reflecting everywhere! Have you ever met followers of Jesus like that?Dazzling beacons of light?Reflecting Jesus?Leaving their mark onContinue reading “Glitter!”

I know you’ve wanted to do it!But have you ever done it?Have you ever thrown caution to the wind and nodded your head when they offer a second scoop of ice cream on your cone? God has gifts like 2 scoops for you every day!They might come through serving someone in needOr taking a leapContinue reading “2 Scoops!”

Ready for fireworks?Are you in a good place?Is the timing right?Snacks and beverages chilled/warmed?Camera ready? And then you wait…..and watch….and get ready to be amazed! When was the last time you had such high expectations for things of God?Are you in a good place?Is the timing right?Are you refreshed?Are you ready to record His wonders? “But asContinue reading “Watching…”

You receive a prayer requestEither on social media or a textTime is suspended…..Which do you do first?Pray?Or format your response?Click Love…..or love your friend enough to speak to our Almighty God on their behalf?Add praying hands emoji……or kneel before the throne of grace? We all need the comfort of a response, but let’s not sacrifice theContinue reading “Tell the Truth….”

That title sounds like a police command, but it’s actually a reflection of an emoji!  🙂 I often use the “Person Raising Both Hands in Celebration” emoji when I want to thank God for what He has done!  Just recently I discovered the very action of raising both hands in celebration requires empty hands.  It’s hardContinue reading “Empty Your Hands!”

Longgggg ago there was a commercial that scolded:  “Don’t Squeeze the Charmin”. I guess the manufacturer made the toilet paper so irresistibly soft we needed an entire ad campaign on not-squeezing-which-encouraged-squeezing the toilet paper! 🙂 I feel like our world is squeezing us these days.  Squeezing us into a mold that isn’t who God created us toContinue reading “Don’t Squeeze!”

What a phenomena we are experiencing this week!  The heavy smoke from wildfires in Canada has descended on our area clouding the skies with an ominous haze.  The sun is still shining but our vision is impaired.  Even the very air we breathe is compromised. Sounds like life….. Crazy times.Cloudy perspectives.Ominous gloom.Impaired vision.Polluted environment.But yet…..The sunContinue reading “Hazy Days”

God is soooooo good!  ALL THE TIME! The past 2 weeks have been a whirlwind!Our mom suffered a significant stroke.  We (meaning the immediate family of 20+ people) had 2 1/2 days to spend by her bedside before she passed away…..praying, praising, crying, laughing, talking, remembering, thinking and trusting God through it all.  We hadContinue reading “Both”