He walks me through the hurtHe carries me through the painHe wraps His arms around meJesus is His name He knows the heart withinHis Spirit living thereThough I may not understandHe shows me that He cares The walk may not be easyHe proved this all too wellYet in the deepest shadowsHis love will still prevail … Continue reading In His Strength I Stand
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Counting Blessings in the Amber Light
The room is cast in a soft, warm glow from the salt lamp on the bookshelf across the room—much dimmer and gentler in real life than the bright glare captured in the photo. I am lying here with Odessa, her little body shifting and settling as she falls asleep beside me, her breathing gradually slowing … Continue reading Counting Blessings in the Amber Light
Unremarkable Frame, Unmatched Grace
As I was standing in line at Walmart today waiting my turn at the checkout, my thoughts went to what Jesus "actually" may have looked like. So I came home, finished my tasks, and got to digging. I dove into historical records, first-century Jewish culture, and cross-referenced it with scripture. I found this visual reconstruction … Continue reading Unremarkable Frame, Unmatched Grace