Tag: prayer
Blood, Sweat, and Tears Mingled
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed so hard he bled. Jesus prayed so hard his blood mingled with his sweat. This scene pains my soul. I’ve had days of wallowing and lamenting in fervent prayer, sure my …
Letter to Friends of the Grieving
Letter to Friends of the Grieving. Dear Friends, How are you today? I am holding my own. This morning I woke up and showered. I managed to fill my day with a to-do list which keeps me busy. …
Christ Alone, Cornerstone
Isn’t this a breath of fresh air? It should be because we know he is coming for us. This is my everything, all I need somedays. It’s a good thing too because sometimes it’s all I have both …
Dirt: Removing Hypocrisy
There are things we each do which are a hidden sin. We lie, cheat, maybe even steal. We speed, leave work early and shrug our shoulders when we could do something, but choose not to. There are many …
Declaring Is Not Enough
When David was singing to God, he wasn’t always praying in praise. Sometimes he was distraught and angry, sending his complaints through his prayers. In Psalm 104, also known as a “Psalm of Lament”, David starts out by …
Feeling Overwhelmed?!
On Sunday, Lots of people told me how great my hair looks. I wore a ponytail for 309 days in a row, and I think most of them were just breathing a sigh of relief that I had …
Im not that girl anymore…WHEW
Ten years ago I came completely unhinged when people did stupid human things that humans do. I remember seeing someone cringe once when I came into the school to pick up my boys after they rolled off the …
