Alabaster Box

I was listening to someone talk about Christians the other day. Unfortunately the conclusion of the discussion ended with this thought: Christians are so apathetic.
We love the Word, we love hearing awesome speakers, we love getting together to discuss what we learn — but we lack the motivation to do anything as a result of [...]

Filed under: Gospel, Reflections, Scripture on June 29th, 2009 | 10 Comments »

I wrote this poem in a hotel room a few hours after my grandmother’s funeral. The words had been ringing in my ears all evening. I am so thankful for hope even in grief. Redemption is a tender comfort in death’s pain.
darkened room
somber mood
lifeless face
casket closed
weeping eyes
tender hugs
heads are down
memories pulse
I look around this room [...]

Filed under: Gospel, Poetry, Reflections on April 10th, 2009 | 6 Comments »

My little sister reminded me a few days ago that it has been over a week since I posted on this blog. Please forgive my unexplained absence! It seems that every time I sit down to type something more demanding steals my attention, and thus a lack of posts. In addition — spring is outside! [...]

Filed under: Gospel, My Life, Quotes, Reflections on March 21st, 2009 | 9 Comments »

“Wimpy theology makes wimpy women … Wimpy theology simply does not give a woman a God that is big enough, strong enough, wise enough, and good enough to handle the realities of life in a way that magnifies the infinite worth of Jesus Christ. Wimpy theology is plagued by woman-centeredness and man-centeredness. Wimpy theology doesn’t [...]

Filed under: Femininity, Gospel, Quotes on January 28th, 2009 | 8 Comments »

“Preaching the gospel to myself each day nourishes within me a holy brazenness to believe what God says, enjoy what He offers, and do what He commands. Admittedly, I don’t deserve to be a child of God and I don’t deserve to be free of sin’s guilt and power. I don’t deserve the staggering privilege [...]

Filed under: Gospel, Quotes on January 8th, 2009 | 7 Comments »

“For the love of Christ controls us…” (2 Cor. 5:14)
Do you sometimes wonder where people find their motivation? Their tasks and difficult obstacles seem never to distract them from accomplishing pivotal goals. They are moved by something deep and constant in their souls, something that quickly becomes envied by people around them. I admire these [...]

Filed under: Gospel, Reflections, Scripture on January 5th, 2009 | 6 Comments »

Can’t grab any complete thoughts, everything is empty.
My mind is twirling off the table.
Feels like I am stuck on shuffle and I can’t find pause.
A thousand words and faces pass me by,
I reach out and feel the speed–
but like a wind, my fingers feel no substance.
Eyes close. Mouth shut. Only an ear.
Sounds of rhythm thumbing [...]

Filed under: Gospel, Poetry, Reflections, Writing on January 3rd, 2009 | 8 Comments »