Word of Hope

The Easter message matters. We need to know that sin, betrayal, death, abuse, death, heartache, loneliness, depression, fear, anxiety, loss, confusion, and dead ends don't have the final word. It may feel like it, but all those things lose because of Christ. In him we are given (freely without strings attached) forgiveness, second chances, reconciliation, redemption, freedom from our past, and promise of hope in our future.

Just Be Held

I've been fasting from Facebook during Lent and I've invited folks to send me their prayer requests.  When I feel the urge to check Facebook, I begin to pray instead.  I've been honored to have people share their struggles and their hopes with me.  A common theme is needing/wanting to hear from God. 

In our house, music plays a big role since Rick is a musician...he thinks in songs (I think).  It's not unusual for him to put a song on and when I stop to listen to the lyrics, it contains a message he's trying to share with me. 

This is one we've been listening to lately and I think it holds a word of hope for others who are waiting, struggling, and trying to discern God's direction in their own lives.