On June 5, I celebrated 11 years of being cancer free! I’m praising God for how He guided, provided, and healed me during that intense journey. I’m especially thankful for Hendric who donated his cells so I could now have an immune system that knows how to fight cancer cells. When I was in the … Continue reading Celebrating 11 years cancer free!
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.” —Psalm 84:5-7, NIV I slowly … Continue reading Worship in the valley
“‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’ At once they left their nets and followed him” - Matthew 14:19-20; NIV As the congregation stood to sing during our Easter worship service, I realized I was directly behind a very tall family who joined the row in front of … Continue reading His step of faith moved me
I’m hearing the word “transition” a lot these days. Does it feel like there are a lot of moving pieces in your life? Do you struggle to navigate transition? There has been a lot of transition in my life within the last six months. As I think of this current transitional season, I believe it … Continue reading Hold on, as we navigate transition
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: ‘Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.’– 1 Corinthians 1:30-31, NIV What happens when impossibilities collide with our God of vast possibilities in … Continue reading What humility looks like in seat 11E
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. . . . On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.” – John 14:16-17a, 20, NIV … Continue reading Fellowship that’s more than a potluck
For no one can lay any foundation, other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 3:11, NIV When I lived in southern California, I made Newport Beach one of my weekly stops. This is a popular spot for surfers because of the immense waves. I found it a great place to … Continue reading Do you know what you’re standing on?
“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, ‘O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to … Continue reading Fearless Fridays: Fan the flames, don’t fear them
“Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping” (Matthew 8:24 NIV). Jesus was asleep? Say what?! It says the waves swept over the boat. How did Jesus stay asleep and dry during the storm? Maybe He would say, “Nothing is impossible with … Continue reading Fearless Fridays: I can’t sleep!
“As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord. They said to Moses, ‘Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done to us by bringing us … Continue reading Fearless Fridays: Fight, Flight, Freeze
