Now I saw in my dream, that just as they had ended this talk they drew near to a very miry slough, that was in the midst of the plain; and they, being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog. The name of the slough was Despond. Here, therefore, they wallowed for a time, …
Tag: Heart
Living a Life of Love
In this culture, do we really know what love is? Do we even know what it looks like? Do we know what it is to have someone admirable to imitate or aspire to be? What is it like to be a dearly loved child? And do we know what true sacrifice is? In a culture …
Laying Bare Our Hearts Before God
For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered ad laid bare before the eyes of him to …
Why Do Good Things Happen to Bad People?
Note: I apologize that this post runs together like it does. I don't know why the spaces between the paragraphs won't show up when published. Over the summer I have been blessed with the job of watching two young kids ages 10 and 6. Both are smart kids and full of questions and curiosity. We talk …
Not Getting What We Deserved
I was scrolling through my facebook feed when I stumbled upon this photograph. It is simple enough, but it struck a chord with me. I hear it said often enough that people wish karma onto other people. Like, “Just wait, karma will come around and get you.” Like, I will sit here and hold …
Madelyn Rose Craig 