While laying on my bed after putting the girls to bed for the night, I was finished. The weekend seemed filled with mountains of whining. I’m sure my words were not as gentle towards the closing of the door. Do you ever feel like that? You just want to be done with it. You snapContinue reading “Breaking Generational Curses with Forgiveness”
Category Archives: Jesus’ love
Where I Have A Confession on My Hospitable Skills
going with a new banner as well
I have a confession to make. You might think I’m great at extending hospitality by reading my words, or coming into my home. But, honestly, I am a failure at it time & again. God humbles me when reading the words of Jesus preparing a breakfast of bread & fish for his friends as I recall not making the most of the opportunity I was given just the day before.
Here is Jesus with such intentionality & purpose on the shore, calling out to his friends to try the other side of the boat. Tired & worn out, they follow the words of this stranger to realize it’s their Lord. Hauling back the hefty net of fish they are welcomed to a well tended fire. Yesterday in the sermon, the visual of the well tended fire struck me the most.
How do you fill that Jesus Shaped Hole in your Heart?
It’s not uncommon to hear my oldest daughter say to me, “Thank you V for setting the table!,” which is her specifically telling you how you can give her affirmation. I laugh to Ben and remark, “She has a black hole of affirmation and I don’t know if it can ever be filled.” AndContinue reading “How do you fill that Jesus Shaped Hole in your Heart?”
Handling a Person’s Soul like a Piece of Fruit
Sitting at the table, my mom shares of the hurt, brokenness she experienced from the church body we were raised apart of. My mom is a tough lady, brooding intimidation in her former years causing tears to expel from the younger classmen on the powder puff field. Yet, with any person, only so much canContinue reading “Handling a Person’s Soul like a Piece of Fruit”
Justice in the form of Inclusivity (Part 2)
Reflections of food & Justice at Christ’s Table I’ve heard various sermons & read commentaries on the reasoning behind Jesus turning over tables in the temple shortly before Passover. His cry, “You’ve made my Father’s house into a den of thieves.” One explanation that I have found most powerful & aligning with the heart ofContinue reading “Justice in the form of Inclusivity (Part 2)”
Justice, Mercy & Humility for Your Unique Family (Part 1)
This is the beginning of a mini-series on bringing Justice, Mercy & Humility to your table. You can find the introduction on it, Micah 6:8. It was a warm summer evening with a cool breeze wifting up from the green belt behind our home, gently kissing us as we enjoyed time alone. It wasContinue reading “Justice, Mercy & Humility for Your Unique Family (Part 1)”
Cleaning the Stains from Our Hands
Many mama moments capture the true essence of how best to respond under pressure. Most times, it’s those little things that send me over the edge, while the bigger moments (where maybe I should be sent over the edge, I’m not) I tend to keep it together. This afternoon during our weekly “restContinue reading “Cleaning the Stains from Our Hands”
Weary, and yet there’s a miracle inside
It’s approximately 134 hours into the New Year and I haven’t written once. I’ve seen my Facebook page flooded with new posts asking to be read, meanwhile, I sit blankly staring into my screen. With so much hope floating around these days, I can’t help but tell you that I have been feeling completelyContinue reading “Weary, and yet there’s a miracle inside”
Where is Shalom in Your Christmas?
Thanksgiving is over, Christmas season is in full-swing, which inevidently brings a shower of expectations. You may have felt it in the days leading up to Turkey Day with making sure the food was just right, and the table fell out of an Entertaining magazine. Too often, we find ourselves bustling about to fulfillContinue reading “Where is Shalom in Your Christmas?”
Our Call towards Hospitality
I’m gripped with the image of the table. How powerful this tangible place where people gather can be used for over indulgence & sustenance, for community & exclusion of it, for encouragement & criticism. How this flat surface with four legs is so much more than a constructed piece of furniture. Leaving Relevant allowed theContinue reading “Our Call towards Hospitality”
Backdoor Hospitality 