Outcasts. Who loves the unlovely in our world? Or, more specifically, in the church, the Body of Christ? Who decides which of us belongs in the box called “untouchables”? I am in that box many times, but God did not put me there. Many times, others place me there. Sometimes, I consign myself to … More Tumbleweeds and Birdsong
Have you ever looked at a river? I mean really looked at one…its nature, its flow, its changeability yet still remaining the same? Rivers overflow, meander peacefully, rush down in white water rapids, pool deeply, wear mighty boulders down to pebbles, while gently feeding tremendous trees, providing a wonderfully nourishing environment for plants and wildlife. … More Peace Like a River
About a month ago, there was a terrible windstorm that passed through the town where I live. My husband and I had no idea how badly it had affected the area until we later found out that most places were without power. Since we had just moved to a new apartment, we needed groceries and … More Enforced Sabbatical
For quite some time, God has been impressing and imparting to my heart an ever-increasing awareness of His heart for the lost, in ways one might not expect. He is causing my heart to grieve right along with His, passing on His intense desire for reconciliation of every person to Himself. We live in a … More Hearts
Change. It used to be that I was not only unafraid of change, but energized by it! All I could envision were new possibilities and the creative energy with which I could meet the emerging challenges. At this moment, I’m in the midst of the most perplexing transformations of my life. This time, it feels … More Lost
God gave me a poem that He said would speak to many, so I decided to share it as my blog this month. I pray it speaks His heart to yours. ~ Denise Redemption untold, rejection unsold that’s what you are to Me My words are your Word, none other can speak to you You … More Soul Food
Syzygy…the aligning of three astronomical objects. It’s a rare occurrence from our viewpoint here on earth. God spoke to my heart about this through the recent news about the “supermoon” we are about to experience in our sky. This supermoon has not happened since 1948…70 years, and will not come again until 2034. I was … More Spiritual Syzygy
I’ve spent significant amounts of time in my life feeling like a broken toy that was left behind, considered good only for the refuse heap. We all have glitches…broken places… some that may persist throughout our lives. There are times when I simply collapse into a pool of tears because from my point of view, … More Broken Toys
Becoming overwhelmed is easy for me to do, even with to-do lists with precisely written in orderly steps that segue smoothly from one task or project to another. Fear tends to grip my mind, stealing in without awareness or permission until it smacks me in the face full on. Elaborate scenarios of helpless hopelessness fill … More Work Like a Cat
Programming…it’s part of our lives wherever we turn from day one. If we truly confront our real selves, getting down to the “nitty-gritty” shall we say…what would we find? To our chagrin, we might find that we have been sheeple, following whatever ideology is popular when we are passing through time. We do not believe … More Programming….what if?
