What “Brand” Are Your Shoes?
In Ephesians 6:15, we are told to “have our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.” The words shod, and preparation give such deep meaning to this piece of a believer’s armor. Shod means to “bind on.” When a horse is shod, a shoe is custom-fitted and nailed securely into the hooves. […]
Overload
Overload doesn’t always come from one big thing, but many small things that stack up. It’s the silent kind of “overwhelm” that doesn’t always show on the outside, but you know it’s there because your soul feels noisy, and your heart and body do not rest. You are not simply tired, you are burdened. In […]
Selah & Fika
Scroll, scroll, scroll…laugh-out-loud. Scroll, sip, adjust, scroll, “Oh my, look how late it is!” Sound familiar? Lately, I notice my relationship with God is wanting because of the relentless churn. In a world constantly vying for our attention, where the digital stream never truly ceases, the ancient biblical concept of SELAH and the modern Scandinavian […]
What Color Are the Flowers?
Today I experienced the glory of God. I did not find it in a burning bush. Not even close. I inhabited a heavenly state as I simply noticed the intricacies of a blooming flower. Yesterday, I observed a sealed bud on my outdoor perennial. After a hearty dousing of rainwater overnight, the natural elements drew […]
Always Here
In John 11, we read the famous Bible story of Lazarus being raised from the dead. This story is fascinating, with the plot twist of Jesus hearing the SOS from Lazurus’ sisters. He then, purposefully, stays away until Lazarus dies and is entombed for four days. A dramatic ending ensues with Jesus raising Lazarus from […]