God’s Gaze

God’s Gaze

This is one of my favorite verses because it paints such an amazing picture of God’s interaction with humanity.  The first phrase describes God’s protection of His people. In ancient times the word, “keep” meant to guard or protect. God surrounds us with a hedge of protection to keep the forces of evil from destroying…

Tending What’s Been Planted

Tending What’s Been Planted

Last week, we talked about how spring always follows winter. That even when everything feels quiet and still, something is happening beneath the surface. But this week, I’ve been thinking about something a little different… What actually makes something grow once it’s been planted? As I said last week, here in Texas, we see it…

When My Body Reacts and My Faith Holds
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When My Body Reacts and My Faith Holds

Last week reminded me of something I wish I didn’t have to keep relearning. My body can react before my faith has time to catch up. There were a few moments last week when my nervous system spiked. Medical appointments. Financial stress. A couple of conversations that stirred up old places in me. Nothing catastrophic….