Journal Entries

Thanks for Everything

Everything under the sun belongs to you. The sun itself and the heavens and things we haven’t seen are yours. You made so much beauty[…]

Before the Day Begins

My house is dark just before dawn. I’m awake, in prayer and scripture, and readying for the day to begin. The skies are still black[…]

Let Your Light Shine Down

Let your light of life shine down on me today and every day. Let me step into it and never overstep its pacing. The days[…]

Faith of Dying Embers

My hiding place is a dark cave. Before the dawn, I am awake and lamenting the steps I’ve taken. My God was clearly in the[…]

Edge of Myself

At the end of myself, standing on my sin like a cliff ledge. I led myself here, not by turning away from my God, but[…]

Roll Back the Stone

Roll back the stone, Lord.Clear the dirt from upon my grave.Open my tomb and breathe new life into me.I lie lifeless on my back, the[…]

Wandering Away

Watching from your throne, how can you let this go on, Lord? We’ve taken your word and trivialized it. We’ve taken your church and put[…]

His Call Found Me

My whole life has been a journey toward the Lord, even when I least realized it. When I was completely off His path, He corrected[…]

Shaped by Your Hands

At the edge of the hill is a quiet place where I like to sit and watch the creek waters run. This place is secluded[…]

The Least Beautiful

Above me your handiwork declares your glory. The sky is frozen in blue and the birds are quiet. The ground is covered with snow and[…]