The Bible
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Silence
Psalm 119:81-84 My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.My eyes fail looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me? Though I am like a wine skin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees. How long must your servant wait? Sometimes Continue reading
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The Healing at the Pool
John 5:7-9 “I can not get into the pool. People hold me back, get in my way, and push me aside.” And Jesus says, “Well, that is not okay, so get up, pick up your mat, and walk. You do not need to go into the pool. ” (rephrased by me). This is such a Continue reading
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John 3:26 “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan- the one you testified about- look, he is baptizing and everyone is going to him.” Within the context of this passage, John tells his disciples tat Jesus is greater, from heaven, the Son of God, so it is good Continue reading
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A Forested Path
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths. When does the Lord make our paths straight? When we acknowledge Him! That’s it! Not when we struggle to be good. Not when we Continue reading
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Seek Me First
Luke 10: 38-41 “But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.” We could probably all substitute our names for Martha’s in that verse. I, myself, am so busy preparing to raise support, worrying over contacts, worrying about the timing, always thinking about what and how I can find more financial 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 