The valley of the shadow of death
I never knew that the valley of the shadow of death could mean that parts of me need to die, and that sometimes, the Good Shepherd, in His love, leads us right into it. Until He did.
Bow before the King
“I bow down before the King. I give you everything.” I sang it with all my heart. In my mind’s eye, I saw myself bowing down before the King in heaven and giving Him my everything. Then, my mind wandered…
Selfless love
The start of a new year often comes with hopes and dreams of what this year may hold. Hopes that things may finally get better, that this situation may finally change, that life will be improved, promises will be fulfilled,…
Private conversations: I want cake
“Think about small children,” the Lord says to me. “They always want the dessert. They sometimes stubbornly want the unhealthy stuff, the chocolates, the cookies, the cakes, the candies, and don’t want anything else.” “But as a good and loving…
A spiritual lesson from the pool
I brave the cold as I inserted my body into the light blue water. I used to come to swim regularly, and found enjoyment in it, but I haven’t really done it in a few years now. Not like that…
The dreams we dream
It was a simple question she asked me: ‘What would you long to be part of the future you’re seeking God for?‘ I did not respond for several days. I did not know how to. I knew it is a…
Confessions of a failing heart
I am not sure how many times I have heard the story of the Israelites, the countless miracles the Lord has done to deliver them out of Egypt, and then followed their journey through 40 years in the wilderness. It’s…
Reflections in our eyes
I look into her eyes and I see my reflection. I don’t really know her, not well any way. But I see myself reflected in her eyes. I know this is simple physics, but somehow it feels like there is…
Life only ever gets better
Have you ever wondered if life ever gets better? Do you think you will always just struggle through life, and be pained by the brokenness all around you. Then this is for you.
Private Conversations: Maybe I’ve Got Trust Issues
Private conversations: Maybe I've got trust issues? As I keep walking with the Lord, and learn to trust Him more deeply, I will leave this conversation with you from a while ago.