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Each week in these Simple Gift Sunday posts I try and share a word or inspiration that God has been impressing upon me during the week. Honestly, this week I’m just tired. Not feeling up to par. Run down. So I want to ask you, what is going on in your life right now? What burdens do you need carried?… Read More
The lyrics of this song by Sara Groves “Going Home”, tell the story of longings we may not understand, especially for our adopted children. Of going home, I’ll meet you at the table Going home, I’ll meet you in the air And you are never too young to think about it Oh, I cannot wait to be home Our adopted… Read More
My oldest son Joshua recently married his love Emmaline on a warm Friday evening in a beautifully tranquil outdoor park. All during the hours proceeding the wedding I was calm yet excited. I had celebrated my son’s birth and life in this letter written to him the night before his wedding. I let all the emotions surrounding this special occasion flow… Read More
Have you heard of The Piano Guys? They are Youtube sensations with over 400 million views on their videos. I first fell in love with their music and wrote about them here. The video below is stunning in its beauty and magnificence. Here’s what The Piano Guys had to say about their performance: As we considered what piece of… Read More
I shared this Gateway Worship “All I Need” video nine months ago and yet today again as I went to my rocking chair, my comfort and place of sanctuary, I knew that someone out there needs to hear these same words again. Heart wounded and beaten, you feel lost and alone. You saved my life when I called Your name… Read More
As we observe Palm Sunday I wanted a reminder to refocus my attention on the events that led my Savior to the Cross. The ones that changed my life when I didn’t deserve it. Chris Tomlin and Christy Nockels “Jesus Son of God” leads my heart back to the cross. You took our sin You bore our shame You rose… Read More
As I look back on these pictures from our icy storms this winter I am struck by the weight of the ice on the branches. In my own life there are times when I am bogged down and unforgiveness weighs heavy on my heart. Times I have felt inadequate in my relationships and loving others required more of me than… Read More
Signs of new life bursting forth. Are you in need of a new awakening, a fresh start? Throw your arms open wide Remembering…I am Yours and you are mine. Enjoy this Seth Condrey “Arms Open Wide” worship video. For more of my Simple Gift Sunday posts go here. (If you are watching via reader or email just click on… Read More