Streams Of Comfort

Trust is a hard one for me. If there’s ever been one thing in my faith and life journey that feels like an impenetrable mountain, it’s trust. When I was young, my father walked out of my life. For a long time, if I saw a girl with their father, it would break something in me. A remnant of a trust broken that shouldn’t have been. Since the, I’ve struggled with letting anyone in. In believing…

Our inspiration for the month of August is trust. We wrestle, struggle, and find peace when we place our trust in God. To trust is a difficult thing that can leave us feeling exposed and vulnerable. Especially in a world where disappointment is lurking around every corner. But even though the world lets us down, God will not. He is good and works all circumstances for the good of those who trust…

I think it is easy to get lost in the need to achieve and accomplish in our current world. And in that place grace is unfathomable. We don’t have a concept of receiving any good without doing something to deserve it. God’s grace asks for nothing and gives us everything we could possibly need in return. As we end our month-long discussion on God’s grace. I pray that you lean into his grace this…

In the book of John, Jesus tells a Pharisee named Nicodemus that in order to see the kingdom of God you must be born again. And in response to Nicodemus’s confusion, Jesus tells him that he must be born of the Spirit. Stating in John 3:6, ” The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the…

When God said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness,” in 2 Corinthians verse 9, I sometimes don’t want to believe it. The world teaches us that we should work towards being strong. That life will make you strong. Even when I look back at some of the darkest parts of my life and I think I was so strong for making it through, I feel my pride rearing its ugly…

In this poem, I talk about the wrestling within ourselves that many of us experience. It’s difficult sometimes to choose things that give life when the things that inhibit us feel safer. We don’t always choose correctly, and it’s only God’s grace that carries us safely through life when our hearts resist good things. As you read, I hope you remember that God’s grace is always sufficient for you.…

This month we’re tackling grace. A hard word for many in light of recent events. I am Venezuelan and while I cannot speak for anyone else’s experience, I can relate to the overwhelming feelings of despair and helplessness that many felt. Watching buildings fall and people being crushed, there are many that ask, “Where is God?” “Did he abandon Venezuela?” It certainly can seem that way on the…

Our inspiration for July is the grace of God. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, God tells Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” It is astonishing that the recipe for perfect grace is the combination of God’s power and human weakness. Weakness is not simply an unfortunate facet of our nature, but an avenue that allows us to experience God’s complete grace. Giving…

When we are lost or have been deceived, everything can seem hopeless. What can we possibly do, when we couldn’t even prevent it from happening? But in that place, I believe that we are given a front row seat to God’s grace. We recognize his work, as we see him do what we are unable to. And we know that he loves us, as he guides us back to the truth. As you read this poem, I pray that you remember…

It’s almost officially summer. It brings to mind one an excerpt from one of my favorite poems, “Remember summer? Bubbles filled the fountain, and we splashed. We drowned in Eden, while Jehovah’s grass-green lyre was rustling all about us in the leaves that gurgled by us…” (The Public Garden, Robert Lowell). Summer is a time of happiness and nostalgia. As part of that nostalgia, I recalled poem I…

When we are lost, I think it’s often because we have been listening to the wrong voices. Both misleading voices and even our own voices. In 2 Peter 2:18, Peter states that the false prophets of the time spoke “empty, boastful words” and led people astray. And I believe the same type of voices speak out loud today. However, there is only one voice that can bring us peace and contentment. Warning…

The highlight of my week is that my headlight went out. It’s one of those things you don’t realize you need until it’s gone. But as it turns out, both headlights are pretty necessary. They are not for decoration. I noticed it when I was driving home one evening. I had gotten out of work late. As I was driving down the road, I hit a deep pothole because it was on the side where the light was out.…

Greetings everyone! This month we’re exploring the topic of lost. As Antoinette and I studied 2 Peter chapter 2, we prayed to the Holy Spirit to show us what the passage means. I’ve heard many sermons talk about how it’s a warning to false teachers. That those that lie and mislead won’t be spared punishment. Even angels who sinned got their punishment in hell. As we explored deeper, however, we…

It’s that week again! The special fifth week of the month of May. This poem came from a series of dreams I had earlier this week. In every dream I kept trying to find myself in the story. Why was I there? What was my purpose? In some dream sequences, I was on a stage in front of thousands with a microphone in my hand. In another I was on the edge of cliff. In all of these alien spaces, I felt…

This poem focuses in on the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 1:7 states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Some questions often come to my mind when I hear this. Is this fear a reverence that brings us closer to God? Or do we become terrified of him? As you read, I pray that your heart is opened to the great love that God has for you. Your love floats above the trees.It sends the…

The wind often reminds me that the most wonderful things in this world are those things that cannot be seen. I’ve learned that fear of the Lord doesn’t mean literally fearing Him, rather we must stand in awe of Him. In reverence to Him for creating such incredible things, like the wind. Like life. May we remind each other daily that fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. . . Observe the…

I often forget and need constant reminding that God’s way is better than mine. That he wants our good. And that what we think is good is not always. We lack perspective, and can only see a brief moment of eternity. This poem is one of those reminders, “That the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” ( Prov. 1:7) The colors are all fusing together.What was separate is no longer…