You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep My faith will stand – Oceans, by Hillsong I sat on the wooden floor of the church meeting room, surrounded by the gentle chattering of my colleagues on the course […]
When the Holy Spirit Plays Cello in My Soul
by on June 1, 2017 17 Comments
Of all the instruments in an orchestra, the cello is the most soulful. I am sure of it. Perhaps I only believe this because my mom always loved cellos. Perhaps it is that the melodies most often played by cellos lend themselves to lyrical loveliness. Whatever the reason, hearing a cello’s voice in a piece […]
Love That Doesn’t Cost Is Just A Feeling
by on March 31, 2017 14 Comments
I still remember the moment I heard the Holy Spirit whisper to my heart, “Send her flowers.” It seemed so ridiculous to me at the time that I dismissed it only to hear that still, small and insistent whisper again, “Send her flowers.” It seemed unfair that I should be the one to send her […]
When You Cling to the Rising
by on February 5, 2017 14 Comments
Lately I have been obsessed with things that rise: bread, air balloons, my friend who left her abusive marriage, Jesus Christ. What do all of these have in common? I mean I know they all rise, but why? What is the thing that makes them rise? It isn’t just scientific study and my kids at […]
