A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 This weekend I parented solo. Brent was on a camping trip and it was just the boys and me. We genuinely had the best time together. It was restful, playful, and honestly they were all pretty engaged. I say this … Continue reading
Devotional January 27th: Just incase you need some joy.
The precepts of the Lord are right; giving joy to the heart. Psalm 19:8 As I wrote out Psalm 19 this morning, a few things popped off the page to me. (I encourage you to take note when this happens to you. Slow down and ask the Lord, WHY THIS?) Look at verse 8. Joy … Continue reading
January 25th: Jesus Teach Us To Pray
As one could imagine, if our quiet times are suffering due to the distractions of the digital age, it isn’t a stretch to assume that our prayer lives fall in the same category. As I am pressing into these simple practices to settle my busy mind and encounter more peace and Presence during my daily … Continue reading
Devotional January 24: Write it down
Matthew: But where would be a good place to start? Phillip: For you, I think the psalms of David is a good place to start. Matthew: I am ready. Phillip: For example, for the choir master, A Psalm of David. (quoting Psalm 139:8) “If I go ascend to the heavens, you are there; if I make my … Continue reading
Devotional January 23rd – Distraction
This weekend I served at a conference with Revelation Wellness. It was a weekend jam packed with Jesus, fitness, energy, rest, dancing, crying, praying, worship, silence, singing and Scripture. I know, right? It was AMAZING. One thing I LOVE about the Lord is how, in the midst of so many things going on around us, … Continue reading
“Lay Hold and Walk In It…”
Not that I have now attained [this ideal], or have already been made perfect, but I press on to lay hold of (grasp) and make my own, that for which Christ Jesus (the Messiah) has laid hold of me and made me His own. Philippians 3:12 AMPC “Lay hold and walk in it…” These words were recently written … Continue reading
Progressively In His Image
I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him [perceiving and recognizing and understanding Him more fully and clearly]. For His sake I have lost everything and consider it all to … Continue reading
Sabbatical: Reflections From Rest – A Good Stopping Point
It was apparent that Marty’s Eulogy was a sign from the Lord. As Joy and I continued our call she asked more questions… “What would happen if “this” all disappeared tomorrow?” This. The grind of busyness and meeting needs all around. The barrage of dings and notifications. The never-ending list of what I should be … Continue reading
Sabbatical: Reflections From Rest… Regret
Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your business and working with your hands. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 The weeks following my poolside silent retreat were typical summer days full of family fun, play, work, chores, travel, packing a freshman for college, church responsibilities, piano lessons…. you know, stuff. But burning beneath was … Continue reading
Sabbatical: Reflections from Rest … The Invitation
I recently looked back on my results from Tom Rath’s book, Strength Finders 2.0. This is an incredible personality assessment which narrows down top talents and encourages readers to invest energy doing what best suits their strengths instead of spending energy improving areas of weakness. Brilliant. What I found was fascinating. I have taken the … Continue reading
Becky Crenshaw 