A Father Who Holds Me

The thunder roared outside and frightened my little frame. I looked up to read my dad’s expression. I think he was enjoying the lightning show that God was putting on display. I leaned back into him, comforted by his encompassing and compassionate hold on me,...

Fighting the Fear of Trusting

I’d gotten to Virginia Beach earlier than I anticipated. Since my former roommate and host wasn’t home, I decided to meet a former coworker in the parking lot of the place I once worked. After catching up a bit, I noticed a car in the parking lot, “Oh hey, isn’t that...

In Uncharted Territory What Should We Do?

In the LORD’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. Proverbs 21:1 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Daniel 2:21...

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...

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,...