Hiatus

Last Saturday I had a much needed mini-retreat with the Lord. As a result, I'm making some changes in my life.

Before I talk about that, let me update you on Comfort & Compassion. You may or may not know that God is taking Carrie and me in different directions. About a month ago we came to the decision that it was best for us to pursue ministry separately. Carrie is continuing on with Comfort & Compassion. You can keep up with her through the website: comfortandcompassion.com.

During the mini-retreat, I worshiped, prayed, searched the Word, cried, rejoiced, and reflected deeply. I felt an incredible sense of peace and awareness of God's love when it was over. I realized more than anything, I want to live out what Paul wrote in Philippians 3:7-10 which says,

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ - the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.

Sometimes God allows dreams to die so that we can know Him better and to refine us in order to make us more useful in His kingdom. During the mini-retreat, I believe God gave me a glimpse of where He's taking me. However, it's too soon to share; I hope to do so at a later date.

For now, I'll be teaching a HopeKeepers Bible study (for women in chronic pain) this summer at our church. I believe God wants me to pursue writing, so I'll be doing that also. . .just not blogging. As I've gotten older, it's become harder for me to multi-task, especially with my foggy brain sometimes intruding. :)

Thanks for reading my blogs. I pray that your walk with Christ dominates your thoughts, your motives, your life. Blessings to all!