Sixty-One Acres



Cemented Intentions

Cemented Intentions

Have you ever walked by freshly poured cement and felt the urge to make your handprint like the stars do in Hollywood? Have you ever wondered what the squishy gooey substance might feel like before it hardens into unmalleable stone? I have to admit, there is a part of...
Resting Where the Lamp of Yahweh Burns

Resting Where the Lamp of Yahweh Burns

Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning Give me oil in my lamp, I pray Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning Keep me burning ‘til the break of day I sang this song countless times growing up. As a child, I sang along not understanding the full meaning of the words....
Hope for the Future

Hope for the Future

During the month of December, I typically take time to read over my journal from the previous year, reflect on what God has done in my life, and look forward to what He might have to say about the new year. The only difference this past December is that much of my...
Silent Night

Silent Night

Silent Night, Holy Night.  All is calm, all is bright.  I repeat these lyrics in my mind, unable to move to the next line. Pulled into them, I long to experience their reality in my day, in each moment. The longing for a silent night- still from activity, noise, and...
The Gift of Saying Yes

The Gift of Saying Yes

It is safe to say that the Holidays are fully upon us. Now that Thanksgiving has passed, streets, parking lots, and stores are busier than usual as shoppers hunt for the best deals on the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Even my closet feels overcrowded as I hide...