The Blog — Page 17

Camouflaged Christians

Disguise. Conceal. Obscure. This is what camouflage means. Blending into our surroundings is an important part of the military world. No one wants to stand out in the middle of a combat zone. It would be like painting a target smack dab in the middle of their chest. Dumb idea. All of the services have their version of camouflage depending on where they work or what their job is. The Navy's ... Read More about Camouflaged Christians

Always

Prayers that don't get past the ceiling. Answers that never come. Loneliness, heartache, fear. We have all had moments just like these. In the past few days, I have had multiple people around me go through very trying circumstances. The other day in church the sermon spoke of prayer being a part of life, and then in Sunday School we talked about how we know that God is in our world. They may ... Read More about Always

Friendship for Introverts

Relationship - This has been a key word in my world for the past few months, something God is teaching me. Friends are not something I lack, wonderful people with whom God has crossed my path. But intentionally getting to know them and pour into their lives, well, that is something altogether different. None of us "clicks" with everyone, but I don't believe God brings people across our path by ... Read More about Friendship for Introverts

Showing Up

Yesterday as I rode my bike to the Chapel for Bible study with my two little ducklings, I was reminded of an important lesson: sometimes the victory in our day is simply in the "showing up." I joke a lot that if we arrive at a destination on time and appropriately dressed we have achieved victory. This is true many times. Life can be challenging and roadblocks show up (most of us have ... Read More about Showing Up

Up to Something

God is up to something. He always is. At the present time, I have no idea what. And that is okay. Our family is in kind of a holding pattern as of late. We are still actively involved in our church and community, but have yet to make any long-term commitments. It is a little weird. Jumping in is what we do! It usually takes us very little time to get involved in what God is doing when we ... Read More about Up to Something