Stepping Out in Faith

My hands are going numb as I sit staring at the screen. I don't have the foggiest idea how to begin this journey or what it should look like. For goodness sakes I don't think I've even read a blog! Still here I am, responding to my husbands prompt that I should take to the world wide stage and blog.


"About what?" I asked.

To which he replied, "Write about your devotions and bible studies."

"Hmmmm." I responded intrigued, "I could do that."

Combining my love of writing with my passion to study and discuss the Lord...that could be marvelous in so many ways. If for no other reason to keep me writing daily beyond my journal.

Now here I am on the verge of who knows what in the process of reaching out to an audience of who knows whom. The concept of sitting in my home, typing my thoughts and feelings onto a little machine and with the push of a button dispersing them around the world in seconds is unnerving...even insane. I'm experiencing stage fright in my kitchen!

The dramatist within reminds me "The world is but a stage we all perform upon," which is supposed to bring comfort...but it doesn't. None the less, I'm resolved. Though I may stutter my opening lines...Mr. Demille, I am ready for my close up!



So with the Spirit as my guide, life as my prop and the bible as my source of inspiration, I am stepping out in faith. Why? I believe its possible that there are others like me who are in love with Jesus. Women and maybe men (if you can stand my Beth Moore sentiments) who long to dig deep into the Word of God and chew on the meat in scripture with others. Believers who hunger to share what God is doing in their lives and any insights into his word He has revealed to them: someone who is interested in growing in faith and understands a burning heart who just has to shout "Hallelujah! I get you God!"

I know you're out there.


You may be a new mom with little ones keeping you from attending a study group at church like my daughter in law. Maybe your work schedule prohibits a daily devotional time or your church doesn't offer a mid-week group. You may be the only believer in a family or a young Christian lady still living at home with non-believing parents. What ever your situation, I believe we have common ground in Jesus.

God speaks the same message of love to us all. But our journeys highlight his truths differently. My journey is unique as I am unique. Perhaps my experience or perspective can be comforting or helpful to others. This I leave in God's hands.


Some things you may want to know about this leading lady:


My travels I'm certain are not remarkably different from other's experiences in life. I have loved, lost, laughed and wailed. I have hated with passion and I have forgiven much. I bare the scars of childhood wounds and present pains and I have rejoiced in the countless joys which come from being a child seeking the heart of God. I have suffered through season of death and danced in life's new beginnings. I have been alone and I have experienced the thrill of being embraced. I am presently in a favorable and pleasant season for which I am humbly thankful.


I am a wife in love with her husband of 18 years, a mama who celebrates her son, a step-mom of two amazing young men, mother-in-law to two godly and beautiful women, grandma to six adorable grandchildren , sister to three, sister-in-law to seven, daughter-in-law, friend, and most importantly, daughter of the King. I wear many hats and serve in many roles like everyone else and yet, I have come to realize my uniqueness!

I have reached the point where I can hold my head up unashamed of who I am and with confidence my Maker continues his work in me. The hope of knowing I am not complete and a constant renewing takes place inside of me regardless of how the body withers sustains me. This confidence is found in Christ, not myself. For apart from Jesus I am nothing and therefore would have nothing of eternal value to say, well at least nothing anyone should want to read. Ah, but with Jesus I find I have a lot to say...to God and myself...and sometimes others. That's where you come in.


I promise to be honest and real though sometimes I know my voice will change. At times I will feel poetic and my words will take on a different tone. At times I will be candid...like now. I'm certain my tone will change as life on the road is encountered. Yet, I will seek the truth in Christ through it all, whether the world watches or not. Are you still there? ;)


With humility and anticipation I raise the curtain and begin the presentation of my journey!