I Dwell, He Strengthens (Run to Him – Psalm 84)

Do you ever have a deep, intense craving? I often find myself drooling over the cartons of Blue Bell Ice Cream at my local grocery store. (If you aren’t familiar with Blue Bell, it may be because this creamy, decadent indulgence is only available in 20 states. But it’s worth moving to Texas for!) No other ...

Where are you safest? {Run to Him – Psalm 27}

It’s been almost one year since tornadoes ripped through neighborhoods hauntingly close to mine. The weathermen had warned April 27 would be bad, but until my own trees and fence blew down, I didn’t believe them. By the end of the day, it was a war zone. Wind versus everything else. On the outside, it appeared ...

He Hears with One Condition {Run to Him-Psalm 4}

This week I had the unexpected opportunity to discuss my faith with a Somalian refugee who is Muslim.  Our conversation began with him assuming our faiths were the same. By the end, the differences became clear. He shared with me how he must be fully clean and dressed in proper clothing when he comes to the ...

The Danger of Compromise {Run To Him – Psalm 1}

Compromise slowly progresses to full on rebellion. We see it in Psalm 1. First we walk in the counsel of the world, turning one ear to society and pondering its perception of love, marriage, sex, or money. Like when I decide to watch some TV show that completely slanders my God. And I wince at the ...

Barely Scraping By {Run to Him}

Emotion

Buried deep as you can dig inside yourself And covered with a perfect shell Such a charming, beautiful exterior Laced with brilliant smiles and shining eyes Perfect posture, but you're barely scraping by But you're barely scraping by Buried deep as you can dig inside yourself And hidden in the public eye Such a stellar monument to loneliness Laced with brilliant smiles and shining ...