What Are We Building?
I was listening to someone speak about giving. Those messages are always fun, right?! As the man went on he made a big deal about building the church. As he was speaking I had an epiphany. We (the people) are the church. You’re probably thinking, you just figured this...
Growing Pains
Perseverance and discipline have been on my mind the past few months. It’s easy to do something a few times. It’s a lot harder to maintain consistency. My weakness is never starting something new. My trouble is finishing what I start. Discipline and perseverance are a...
Calmed, Reassured and Steadied
“He knows how to calm me… to reassure me… without Peter, I’m lost” These words have been on my mind for the past few weeks. They are the words of Princess Margaret from The Crown on Netflix (although I can't recommend the second season). I watched this series months...
He Sits
It was a quiet day, and He came like He did every day. He never knocked. He knew the door was open, but these days, it was only cracked... So, He cautiously peered in before opening the door all the way. She was too out of touch to see Him. But every Monday, Tuesday,...
I Know What I’m Doing
The fears you have are because you’re human. The courage I give is because I’m God. You and me, we are a team. You offer surrender, I bring the dreams. I move the mountains. I part the streams. You sit back— watch, you’ll see! With your meager talents, I’ll multiply....
Time and Seasons
The past week has been full of ups and downs. I can't seem to find a way to be even-keeled when opportunities present themselves. I get so excited, and then when things don't pan out, I crash. I always tell myself, "Christi, don't get too excited because this might...
Scarcely Living By Faith
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 I was doing a cool down walk after a quick run to get some of my frustration out. It was the type of frustration you feel when you know where you want to be, but you have no idea how to get there. Frustration is a...
What Grief Has Taught Me…
What Grief has taught me is that you’re never ready for its arrival. Grief is more than a human heart can bear. You never get over it, but somehow you move forward. The only way forward is through it. Grief is intimate. For me, sharing certain aspects of it seems...
How to Finish: A Reminder for Myself
For the past five years or so, I’ve set yearly goals for myself. My goals vary each year. Some goals I hit and other goals get rolled over into the next year. This year, I decided not to set any new goals because I was falling behind in finishing the ones I already...
You as You
This past week, I’ve been listening to a podcast on the enneagram. For those of you who haven’t heard of it, it’s a personality test. A few things came to mind as I was listening and studying up on some of my personality traits, so I wanted to share with you. Several...
