Breaking the Mask: Our Story, Chapter 9

Chapter 9. 1999 - 2004 If you have missed any of the previous chapters in the book, Our Story, A Ministry of Abiding, click here to catch up. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be … Continue reading Breaking the Mask: Our Story, Chapter 9 →

Sharing: Worry and Concern, Revisited

Have you ever felt worry bubbling over inside your mind? A few years ago, we visited the story of two women, Worry and Concern, and followed a portion of their days. We wondered what might have happened to them over the time that has transpired between then and now. Will you join me as I venture … Continue reading Sharing: Worry and Concern, Revisited →

Part 6: Chapter 1 – The Veil

My heart . . . It’s not the same as it was a few years ago when I began this journey of writing with my dear friend, Anna. And it’s definitely not the same as it was before Chronic Illness joined me several years before that. How has this transforming been possible, in such places where … Continue reading Part 6: Chapter 1 – The Veil →

Living Water: Our Story, Chapter 8

Outside My Window, Illinois 2021 The Soil of His Planting The soil is my heart Lordbut my heart belongs to You ...The seeds of faith were plantedby YouWhen You came to dwellwithin As I watch the garden atmy windowspring up new with lusciousdewy, greenSo too, You watch Your plantingAnd cause Your seeds solusciousRinging, singing, springing … Continue reading Living Water: Our Story, Chapter 8 →

Part 5: Chapter 1 – Day 1: Come

As my dear friend Anna and I prayed over the offerings for this next Part 5, Chapter 1 of "Goatskin, No Outer Attraction," I felt God stirring my heart to reconsider this older post. How would He have me edit this poem, and how would the memories of this dream change me even now? I … Continue reading Part 5: Chapter 1 – Day 1: Come →

Part 4: Chapter 3 – Day 4: Heaven’s Weaving Revealed

Today's offering for Part 4, Chapter 3 The Blue Thread of Heaven, is such a beautiful memory of the Lord's weaving in my life. I would love to invite you to join me over at my friend Anna's site for another daily gift from our book, "Arise and Shine: Beloved You Are Mine."

Part 4: Chapter 3 – Blue Thread – The Promise of Heaven

Here in this new season of my life, I am so thankful that God continues to remind us to lift our eyes up to the Heavens. I am so blessed to invite you to join me over at my friend Anna's site, for the next chapter of our book, "Arise and Shine: Beloved You Are … Continue reading Part 4: Chapter 3 – Blue Thread – The Promise of Heaven →

Part 4: Chapter 2 – Scarlet Thread: The Cleansing Blood of Christ

What a joy to be able to re-blog with my dear friend, Anna Smit, the next portion of our book, "Arise and Shine: Beloved You are Mine." This week's landing page is for Part 4, Chapter 2, as we see The Scarlet Thread, an offering that has been woven throughout all of Scripture to show … Continue reading Part 4: Chapter 2 – Scarlet Thread: The Cleansing Blood of Christ →

Weakness: Our Story, Chapter 7

Moving day had finally come. After 17 years, we were leaving Wisconsin. And we were leaving, not in strength for a bigger and better home, but in weakness as we had become so aware of our physical ill health. The picture before me only emphasized what I had come to know: I had never been … Continue reading Weakness: Our Story, Chapter 7 →

Part 4: Chapter 1 – Day 1: Preserved in the Wilderness

After several weeks of pausing because of our move, I am so very grateful to be able to re-blog again, joining here at my sister, Anna's site, as we share from our book, "Arise and Shine: Beloved You Are Mine." Today's post is from Part 4, Chapter 1, acacia wood – incorruptible humanity. It was … Continue reading Part 4: Chapter 1 – Day 1: Preserved in the Wilderness →