Campfire Songs: Peace Like a River

Campfire Songs: Peace Like a River

“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” (Ephesians 3: 17b – 18, NIV) Who has childhood memories of camping? Remember jarts, canoeing,...
Returning and Rest

Returning and Rest

“In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15b Return / שׁוּבָה (shoo-baw’)Once againRetreating – Repenting – RefreshingComing home to PapaSalvation / יָשַׁע (yaw-shah’) Rest / נַחַת...
I’ve Got You!

I’ve Got You!

Many thanks to my friend, Stacy, who allowed me to tell her story. It was a lion—right in my face! Our noses were almost touching! Fierce love burned in his eyes and the wind whipped back his massive mane. “I’ve got you! Now go paint!” I awoke with a start and, even...
The Battle

The Battle

Dark clouds swirlingThe fog invadingDarkness consumingArrows piercing The evil one attackingHe knows the weaknessesExploitation brings him satisfaction He whispers the lies that he knows she will believe. You have failedYou are nothingYou cannot be trusted She...
Tasting Heaven

Tasting Heaven

With each O ffense, A fence is erected,and the barriers connect, forming a mazethat people get lost in.Then a thin spot hovers over them,as Heaven responds to their worship,and forgiveness bleeds through that istangible for the taking. A visible calm spreads...