My Lessons on Grace: 2

On Monday, we focused mainly on giving grace to others. Today, I'd like to concentrate on being partakers of grace. While contemplating what the most powerful illustrations of grace in my life have been, my marriage was the first to come to mind. When I met my husband, I had built a self-created emotional barricadeContinue reading "My Lessons on Grace: 2"

My Lessons on Grace: 1

For most of my childhood, my mother wrestled with drug addiction. I even remember periods when my sister and I would be alone for days. There were times when I knew we were in harm's way but I am grateful for the gracious protection of God. Eventually, our grandparents took us in and raised usContinue reading "My Lessons on Grace: 1"

When the Blessing Becomes a Sacrifice

Referencing Genesis 22 and Job 13:15 For the past few weeks, I have been meditating on the story of Abraham and Isaac. Today, I'd like to share another point from the story that blessed me. The story of Abraham is one of great faith. The Lord blessed Abraham and Sarah with a son, Isaac inContinue reading "When the Blessing Becomes a Sacrifice"

The Unexpected

The past two weeks have been extremely challenging for me. I have been bombarded with several major decisions and yet no resolve for any of them. The feeling of uncertainty has been looming over me like a storm cloud. I have felt like I've been standing under the cloud wondering when the rain will come.Continue reading "The Unexpected"

Identity Search

What defines us? Our jobs? Our religious beliefs? Our appearance? Political beliefs? Neighborhoods? I wanted to explore the role of different components of my identity through this painting. What better way to do so than a word search? I love word searches. Digging through random letters to find some meaning is fun and a bitContinue reading "Identity Search"

He

In the fiery furnace, where the three Hebrew boys stood, In the cave where David hid while Saul was up to no good. In the Garden when Adam and Eve took a bite of forbidden fruit, When the Egyptians crossed the Red Sea to escape Pharaoh's pursuit. While Elijah stood upon a mountain and fireContinue reading "He"