By Cheryl Hansen Daily, as I continually take my struggles to Him, this question has been coming up for me, “If He is who He says He is . . . and if I say I believe in Him, then . . .” But more importantly, how easily do I embrace this truth? I’ve been …
How to THRIVE When We Feel Shriveled Up and Dry
SUMMER! The season for fun in the sun, rest and relaxation, joy and refreshment. The season when kids are home. All day long. Family vacations. Extra time with extended family. Lots of togetherness. Not a lot of routine. I want summer to last forever. On the other hand, I'm kind of worn out from all …
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Windows of the Soul
Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote, Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees takes off his shoes; the rest sit around it and pluck blackberries. It’s one thing to see with our eyes. Some of what we see also stirs our emotions causing us to feel profoundly. Deeper still, …
Trapped by the Lies
By Julie Luse Why do we think we can do this on our own? Why do we think when things get rough and our soul gets weak that we can pull ourselves out of it on our own? A couple of weeks ago Brian Clark gave a great message on Galatians 5 & 6 talking …
God is Truth
Back in February, Arlin Yrastorza shared her God-story with us, but we were unable to publish it on the blog at that time. You may remember her poem, Kaleidoscope, which we did publish that week. Here is the story that accompanied that poem. In Laura Story’s popular song, “Blessings,” she asks a series of questions …
Kaleidoscope
Arlin shared this poem during opening time this week. Enjoy these words of restored hope with us: Kaleidoscope by Arlin Yrastorza This kaleidoscope I hold in hand seems simple in itself, a child's toy I once enjoyed retired on the shelf. What is it now that beckons me to turn it to the sky; internal shards …
God Is Love
In our worship time this week, we began a series of "God-stories" from some of the women of Titus. Today Victoria Oaks shared her experience of God's scandalous love and grace. One of my prayers I began praying at the beginning of this year was for God to make me strong and courageous. I have …
