Approaching God with Confidence
Some of you have been in our current Drawing Near study of the magnificent book of Hebrews. Although we do not know who authored this letter, we do know that he was zealous for Jewish Christians to hold onto their faith. Persecution was on the rise and most certainly it begged the questions for some: […]
Just Say No
Today’s post is written to all of you who are just too busy. And specifically to those who find your identity in what you do. So truth be known it is a reminder to me as well. I am a somewhat reformed overcommitted woman. But God… One day God whispered to me during my quiet […]
It’s Time to Change Your Course
Sometimes life changes in an instant. We are going in one direction and suddenly we find our course has not only shifted, but we are now going in the opposite direction. I remember when I found out I was pregnant. In that moment my life changed, most certainly for the better, but nevertheless life was […]
Girl Meets Budget
Dear Drawing Near community, I have a confession to make. I hate budgets. Not in the same way I dislike licorice or avocados (I know that many of you are obsessed with avocados- sorry), but in a different way; a more intense way. I am not proud to tell you this, but I hate budgets. […]
Blinding Rain and Wise Counsel
Yesterday the weather was stormy and relentless. It was my turn to pick up my mother and bring her to my house for dinner and I was warned by one of my sisters that it wasn’t a good idea. I didn’t listen because I thought that my commitment was more important and a little risk […]
Digging the Well of Meaning
In the second chapter of Acts, the people were perplexed when the day of Pentecost came and a violent wind came from heaven filling the whole house where people were sitting. They saw tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them, and all were filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus […]
The Stress and Joy of Parenting and Grandparenting
The picture above is Grandfather Pappoo after a weekend with grandkids. We have just celebrated Father’s Day and first I want to pay tribute to all of the father’s out there. As a father, in many ways you are called to be a reflection of our heavenly Father. Your call to help raise your children […]
Enjoy Your Day
This morning in Drawing Near community leadership meeting, someone mentioned that they are so busy looking at the future that they are not remembering to enjoy the present day. This is a common thing for many of us— to wonder what lies ahead in the future and plan accordingly. There is a place for this, […]
Glass Ceiling
Good morning making space for God friends. We are a community of Christian believers who focus on ensuring that we follow Jesus’ command to seek His kingdom first above all else and He will then provide what we need. It is hard though. So many things pull us in different directions. Following Jesus at the […]
Mercy and Goodness Follow Us
From the time I was a small child until now, the 23rd Psalm has been my favorite Psalm. A few weeks ago, we ended our Making Space for God Bible study, The Names of God. Our last teaching from that study focused on this adored Psalm and today I want to study the last line: Surely […]