While I’ve been off on ‘God-ability’ (much better than just medical disability!) during this second bout with breast cancer, I’ve had plenty of time to reflect about a number of things. One of the matters I’ve found myself being quite passionate about is a seemingly straightforward verse found in II Corinthians 5:7 – “For we […]
When the Brakes Give Out
I waved goodbye to my daughter and her friend as we left the mall. They went in one direction and I went in another, found my car and took off. Little did I know the wild ride I was about to embark upon! The street I traveled drew near to one of Spokane’s bridges elevated […]
High Horses and Pedestals, Part 1
You’d think I was an equestrian from the amount of times I’ve had to climb down off my high horse over the years. These days I’m really trying to climb on nothing higher than a Shetland pony, but once in a while I still pick one that resembles a big ol’ Clydesdale. When that happens, […]
High Horses and Pedestals, Part 2
Pedestals. I love the look of them. They’re a great decorator piece, perfect for displaying works of art – until they get knocked over. Then it’s pieces everywhere and a busted statue to boot. I remember the time I found a fetching pair of boy and girl porcelain-type busts at an antique shop, a birthday […]
The Gentleman and The Scholar
Do you know that God has no desire to take advantage of you? He’s the only Gentleman whose word is always redeemable, not left unfulfilled because He changed his mind. He is Mr. Consistent. If He promised it, He is good for it. “Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above […]
The Fresh and the Familiar
He said to them, Therefore every teacher and interpreter of the Sacred Writings who has been instructed about and trained for the kingdom of heaven and has become a disciple is like a householder who brings forth out of his storehouse treasure that is new and [treasure that is] old [the fresh as well as […]
Show Me My Heart
There are some prayers the Lord delights to answer. Sometimes we may not be delighted to pray them. But if we do, we almost assuredly will be audience to the zealous presence of the Holy Spirit. “Show me my heart” is one of those prayers. Recently I found myself praying this very prayer. It was […]
Perfectly Suited
“You didn’t ask for this, yet you are perfectly suited for it.” Such was the response given by the one who heard my lament while listening to my heart. We had been journeying together long enough for this one to have received a fairly clear picture of my life story. Their observation landed deep in […]
A Thousand Little Choices
I’ve been quietly bouncing up and down on this limb of thought for awhile. It seems like a good day to quit bouncing and write… Consequence is a word in our English language that a lot of people don’t like. I can say that because I have been one of those people that has proven […]
A Thousand Little Choices, Part 2
A few weeks ago I conducted a two-hour life coaching intake session. I had never met this person before, but through a mutual acquaintance I now sat across the table from this young adult. Presented to me one way on the phone call of inquiry, their answer to my question, “What brought you to seek […]