Discovering the REALNESS of Jesus and Kingdom Living. This is the Deep Life.
We all want a blessed life, to be a blessed person. Our walls, note cards, jewelry, clothes, and trinkets all carry this most beloved word, BLESSED. Yet do we take time to ask ourselves:1. What are blessings?2. Are there requirements to receive certain blessings? 3. What makes a person blessed? BARUCH = [blessed] to increase…
“There’s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza…” — my sister and I used to sing this ridiculous song over and over as children, giggling with delight as we pictured dear Henry trying to fix his leaky bucket only to come back to the fact that he needs his bucket to fix his…
As a mother, when my son was young, my happiest moments occurred amidst the giggles and joys of experiencing life. His delight was my delight. Now in his 20s, he still has moments of excitement he shares with me, but with each year, it grew less and less. Nearly 10 years ago, I stumbled upon…
By focusing on my misery, how often did I venture into the deep until I was about to drown? I could now see I had the choice to walk the bridges OVER troubled waters.
I wish I could take my younger self, sit her down, hold her hand, and encourage her to listen to that voice in her spirit.
I started pushing back on the status quo in my life because my gut (i.e. my spirit) was telling me there was more; I was missing something.
When I invite God into every aspect of my day, life is so much more enjoyable. The flowers are brighter, the air smells sweeter, and I watch my life move into directions and places I never imagined.
Amy Tyndale is a guest writer from Colorado Springs, CO
