He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. Ephesians 4:10 Empty. I had looked forward to it all day. My favorite treat—organic dark-chocolate peanut butter cups. Rich and creamy, I love the way they melt on my tongue. Salty and chocolate in one […]
Lent: a season of empty to full, simplicity
“For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.” 2 Corinthians 1:12 I like simple. Simple pleasures, simple foods, simple days. A flower in an unexpected place. […]
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Lent: empty to full, Ash Wednesday
Lent is a season of opposites. We weep so we may rejoice. We sacrifice so we may receive. We empty so we can be filled. In Hebrew the word for empty transliterates as reyqam, which means in vain, empty, idle, without affect. I must admit I have been reyqam — vainly focused on myself, idly wasting […]
Short & Sweet: The Creation Remix
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 Creating is a very godlike thing to do. I like creating many different things such as scarves, hats, home decor, watercolors, blogs, skits and memes. I am also legendary for creating my delicious secret-recipe Fresh Strawberry Cream Cake—made from scratch. Despite my many […]