Silence can be challenging, especially for those accustomed to constant noise, like the author who grew up with music. While silence can force us to confront uncomfortable thoughts, it also offers restorative moments for reflection and connection with God Embracing silence may be uncomfortable but is often necessary for personal growth.
Memorable Road Trip Adventures: Texas to Florida
One of my most memorable road trips happened in 2003, when we moved from Texas to Florida. We were heading to Gainesville for The Big Guy to attend graduate school at the University of Florida. Fortunately, most of our belongings were shipped using one of those moving companies where you pack the truck yourself and … Continue reading Memorable Road Trip Adventures: Texas to Florida
Learning to Wait When I Want to Run Ahead
Struggling to surrender control and trust God’s timing, I reflect on impatience, ADHD tendencies, and the ways God shapes us step by step. This post explores the challenge—and the growth—that comes from learning to wait when we’d rather run ahead.
Have I ever performed on stage?
No professional stage career here—unless you count preschool choir, itchy robes, and discovering my voice as a baby during church.
God’s Unconditional Love: A New Beginning Every Day
God’s love is unwavering and unconditional, not based on our performance or worthiness. Even amid personal failures, His mercies are renewed every morning, allowing for growth and resilience. This understanding fosters grace towards ourselves and others, shaping our lives with the confidence that God's steadfast love and faithfulness remain constant.
El Shaddai – The God Who Sees
One of my favorite songs is Michael Card and John Thompson’s El Shaddai. First recorded by Amy Grant in the early 1980s on Age to Age. It became the first Christian album by a solo artist to go platinum. Beyond its success, the song has a depth that continues to speak to us today. El Shaddai reflects on … Continue reading El Shaddai – The God Who Sees
The Solid Rock
This spring at church we have been exploring the power of God to radically change lives in the series Transformed: From Sin to Salvation, Edward Mote, the English pastor who composed The Solid Rock (also known as My Hope Is Built), is a powerful example of such transformation through the redemptive power of the cross. Mote did not … Continue reading The Solid Rock
The Dee Zone 