Your strength seems to consume me and power me on as we journey. Though the circumstances are unpredictable and the weather is harsh many days, somehow it doesn’t seem to matter to me anymore. … More Thoughts Deferred
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” Anne Bradstreet Hope is such a strange thing. We love it, and yet we simultaneously despise it. It can be the most painful thing. Do we dare to … More The Pain of Hope
If the gospel is only relevant in Christian worship circles or mass conferences but doesn’t apply to every individual then something is seriously missing. … More The One
“No fear can hinder now the promises You’ve made. “ In May of last year I turned the big 30 and entered an officially adult decade. I’d say it’s been one of my best years to date, probably the best year of my life so far. It’s flown by. It’s been a bit of a … More 30 in Review
Recently a friend and I were catching up over FaceTime. Sharing what was happening in our lives. Both of us had some pretty big changes just happen or that were about to begin. With changing seasons and fresh paths most likely comes a roller coaster of potential emotions so how do we move forward and … More Feeling all the Feels
I had an interesting experience recently. I began to pray something to the effect that Christians would be open to the supernatural. Then all of a sudden I realized, mid-prayer, how ridiculous that sounded as it came out of my mouth – praying that we would believe that God could work in supernatural ways. Merriam-Webster … More God – the Supernatural?
My current car-less lifestyle has caused me to slow way down. The previous two months I was running like crazy, sometimes coming and going from my place 5 different times a day. It’s not my favorite way to do life, but I had briefly committed to more than I should have. My life these past … More Control, Trust and Our Little Boxes
There’s just something about little kids. They’re so uninhibited, so unaware of the pressures of this world. They laugh and run and play and dance. They don’t care if anyone’s watching. They don’t know how deep the water is, and they always believe that Daddy’s going to catch them when they jump. They don’t worry … More Kid Stuff
As I write this, it is December 7th. Lord-willing, in exactly one month I will be boarding a plane, and my journey to Malaysia will begin. After about 32 hours of travel time and changing planes in 3 different places I will arrive in Penang with a fresh start at the beginning of a brand … More Preparing, Anticipating & Waiting
Jessica Robbins 