Property Virgin

Some look back in longing. Others look back in regret. For the pillar of salt, what difference does it make? Dear Father, thank you for a mind that is still subject to renewal. All praises from a much forgiven property virgin. Property Virgin It wasn’t life, I could...

Sundays

As a child, my ignorance of God’s love led me to daydream and to idolize those things that appeared to fulfill and affirm. Make-believe was my soulful comfort six days a week. But then came the big day: Our weekly cultural respite from, not enough. Like Cinderella at...

Dwelling

Sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing: These five monitors of circumstance hinder our eternal perspective. They can dim our heavenly vision, numb our spiritual discernment, neutralize our saltiness, defile the sweet aroma of praise, and even drown out that still,...

A Prisoner for Christ

The Auction Block: Who will give all for a helpless sinner? Hell Hands me over to a nail-scarred embrace. I begin a new journey with the Lover of my soul. I thank you Abba Father for a seal and a cross, which is my claim to freedom as a prisoner for Christ. A Prisoner...

The Changing Table

I can’t help but marvel at the loving kindness of our Lord. How blessed we are when the King of Glory comes knocking at the door of our hearts. Dear Lord, as we come together I know it is I who stands in need: Sweet fellowship and transformation by your presence at...

Wholly His

How great is God’s mercy towards us. For those who come by faith, there remains a rest – a place of His presence where we cease from our futile works and enter into the finished work of Christ. Father, we thank you that The Way remains. By grace we hear the Shepherd’s...