God
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His Best Work in the Mud
Do you think God prefers to allow desperate situations to play out so He can show us His glory? Luke 8:51-56New International Version (NIV) 51 When he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John and James, and the child’s father and mother. 52 Meanwhile, all the Continue reading
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Job 12:14-15 This will probably be a short and simple post, but I felt this specific passage is very significant. “What he tears down cannot be rebuilt.” This verse reminds me that things in our life that have failed, things we have lost, and people who have left our life need to be accepted and Continue reading
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God at the Phoenix Zoo
We look at paintings, drawings, animation, films, clothes, pottery, and sometimes say in amazement how incredibly detailed the artistry is. We just can’t believe the creator took that much time and effort to put in the detailed pattern, image, even the detailed story. Yet, here we have a God who put so much detail into Continue reading
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Because you Said so
Luke 5:5 “Simon answered, ‘Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.’” How often do you find yourself feeling just like Peter in this passage? Have you found yourself exhausted, having tried everything, and the Lord says, “Keep trying”? Keep working at Continue reading
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Adventure
I read a wonderful devotional every morning called Jesus is Calling by Sarah Young. It was Jan. 1st when I read the first page and read an insane sentence! “Give yourself fully to this adventure of increasing attentiveness to my presence.” THAT is a bold statement. You’re probably wondering why I would say that. The Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 