"My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God." -Psalm 84:2 As I left work last night--feeling exhausted and quite emptied--this ocotillo caught my gaze. It seemed to be reaching and stretching heavenward with its entire being, longing for its creator. Reaching … Continue reading #ArmsOutstretched

"The word translated as "right" (Greek: Kalos) can also mean good, honorable, true, or even "beautiful," when outward beauty comes from inner goodness. God intends our cross-carrying lives to demonstrate the beauty and power of the gospel." -BSF International As God redefines beauty in my life, I am beginning to see that even the cruelty … Continue reading #Kalos

“I don’t want to talk about You like You’re not in the room. Want to look right at You. Want to sing right to You.” –‘You Won’t Relent’ Jesus Culture Hearing that song I thought, “Yeah God. I want to talk to You, not just about You.” The Bible can be like God’s Facebook page. … Continue reading God’s Facebook Page

Jesus can't give you beauty if you don't give Him your ashes. Can't give you joy if you don't give Him your mourning. Can't give you praise if you don't give Him your despair. #onlyjesus #jesus#surrenderall #trust #lifeisbeautyfull

Driving today the song "Sinking Deep" came on. I know the song so I start singing along. When the bridge came on, I no longer was just singing, but praying: Your love so deep Is washing over me Your face is all I seek You are my everything Jesus Christ You are my one desire … Continue reading #SinkingDeep

"Dad, wanna watch my dive?" *Child proceeds to dive in feet first. "But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of … Continue reading #DadWatchMeDive

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:11-12‬ ‭‭You are making … Continue reading #MorningsOfMercy

Truly life is beauty-full. My day didn't start off feeling this way. I woke up late, my lower back in pain from twisting something wrong, just very not grateful for my life. Not seeing the beauty. But then I saw this. Walking with my Lord, this beauty could not be ignored. Today I am thankful … Continue reading #WalksWithMyLord

“Since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”  —Romans‬ ‭1:19-20 I plainly see … Continue reading #NoExcuse

  "Take heart daughter." These are the words my Father speaks to me. Tenderness pierces my broken heart. "Your faith has healed you." Jesus I believe. Today You bind up my wounds and heal my broken heart. Jesus, thank you, and I do believe You. Psalm 147:3. Psalm 34:18. #beloved#lovedbygod #godisfaithful #healer#onlyjesus #ibelieve #faith #faithful #jesus