Truth In Love

<p>Galatians 5 vs 1 says…<br /> “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”</p>

<p>Navigating transition can be hard. It can be done well, but it can also go badly. Transition is inevitable but growth at this time is ultimately our choice.</p>

<p>Married for 16 years.</p>

<p>It is in these unprecedented times of uncertainty that I believe God is teaching us to soar.&nbsp; To catch the thermals of His Spirit and rest upon the winds that will take us to the highest heights in Him.&nbsp; To the place where we are one with Him. Attuned to His every utterance. Captivated by [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Isaiah 41:13-15 Living Bible (TLB)<br /> 13 I am holding you by your right hand—I, the Lord your God—and I say to you, Don’t be afraid; I am here to help you.</p>

<p>Getting through the &#8220;winter season&#8221; seasons of life in a state of complete calm&#8230; it&#8217;s possible, oh and summer is right around the corner!</p>

<p>It&#8217;s Mila&#8217;s fourth birthday and I felt compelled to write her a letter that she will one day read. It&#8217;s a letter from me revealing to her the heart of God toward her. The words used are all based on scriptural promises God has made. These are listed in the tags below. Be free to declare these scriptures over your children as you lead them toward a life of purpose as they know their creator.</p>

<p>I know nothing except what everyone knows.</p> <p>If there when grace dances, I should dance&#8221; </p> <p>&#8211; W.H. Auden</p>

<p>The choice of whether or not to have more children in a world consumed by darkness was the catalyst for my thinking about how I will choose to go forward. Will we disappear in the dark of negative speech and be overwhelmed, or will we arise and shine? </p>

<p>So yesterday was our eight year wedding anniversary.  We survived the &#8220;seven year itch&#8221;.  This is a term used by psychologists and portrayed in the 1955 romantic comedy, &#8220;The Seven Year Itch&#8221;, featuring Marilyn Monroe and Richard Sherman.  The movie contains one of the most iconic images of the 20th century – Monroe standing on a subway grate [&hellip;]</p>

<p>It was about 15 months ago when a spark in me ignited a burning desire to explore and action the creative gifts which have been deferred, not through deliberation but through a lack of confidence and a fear of failure. The lack of knowing who I really am and who God sees me to be.</p>