Lately, I’ve been reading a compilation of Amy Carmichael’s writings. She was an incredible woman who knew her God. The faith shown in her works, extraordinary. Her legacy enduring. I wonder at her passing, how it must’ve been when she opened her eyes in glory? How she knew her God so intimately, and how she’d [...]
[Continue reading...]
Last October I attended a women’s blogging conference called Allume. Being the introvert that I am, it wasn’t exactly easy for me. I think I spent a good part of the first day hiding out in my room. But at one workshop I met, Joy, who blogs at Confessions of a Woman Called to Church [...]
[Continue reading...]
The storm clouds began filling the sky, casting their shadows on the blooming earth. Their dark trickling into my heart. Peering out onto a grassy field with swaying pines encircling, I pondered, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1). Those big, [...]
[Continue reading...]“Look at me, Mommy!” shouts my three-year old Bubby, face lit with excitement, eyes eager. Next thing, he jumps a whole four inches off the floor – a split second followed immediately by the thud of heavy sneakers on carpet. We celebrate. Clapping and cheering. I’m genuinely excited for him, because he’s excited. But as [...]
[Continue reading...]
Psalm 46 reveals a heart trusting in God through overwhelming circumstances as the songwriter makes the Lord his refuge. In the midst of shouting troubles comes this exhortation, “Be still, and know that I am God.” This has been the ongoing lesson of my life, and I wonder if perhaps it’s a lesson for each [...]
[Continue reading...]
Here is my eucharisteo. Deepest praise and gratitude for the good hand of God upon my life. For His deliverance in my salvation. For His love through all rejection. For His faithfulness in tough situations. Eucharisteo. For the husband who serves so graciously. For the children who laugh so eagerly. For the family who sticks [...]
[Continue reading...]
Hi, I’m Jacqui, a wife and stay at home mama. I started this blog to share what God’s teaching me - how He’s changing me. It seems that most days I’m a little messy and broken. This is where I’m finding petals of grace. Beauty from ashes. Will you join me?
Last night my husband taught the High School group at church, because their pastor got sick with the flu. At group time, I cut out. I felt like I’d make things awkward for the girls who didn’t know me…or really, I just felt awkward! :) Whatever the case, I’m glad I went into the main [...]
