I walked over to the sink, squeezed out the contents, and continued to clean up the broken jar, an economy-sized jar that filled the house with the tart smell of pickles. Like that sponge, my heart was filled with a sour smell of doubt—not a doubt in God’s ability but His willingness in my life. […]
Dealing With Grief
Walking In Hope When Life Seems Dry And Brittle
Black soot covered the earth as a reminder of a once violent explosion. As I walked the valley of lava, I wondered how many lives were altered as a result. Off in the distance, the Maui mountain line with its lush greenery and cotton candy clouds painted a beautiful scenery. But the ground beneath my […]
When You’re Disappointed With God
Have you ever come to a point in your walk where you questioned your beliefs? Where you’ve felt the very fibers of your once solid faith unraveling? I sat there that Sunday morning, unsure I wanted to stop the unraveling. As others stood, hands lifted high in praise, I sat, arms crossed, wondering if the […]