Veiled in flesh the Godhead see A veil… A fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face… A thing that serves to cover, conceal or disguise. Why would the King of kings conceal Himself? A mysterious way for the greatest One in all of humanity to enter the world. Theologically, we knowContinue reading “Happy Christmas—Musical Reflections 3: For the One struggling with their body…”
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Psalm 90: 1-2 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, From everlasting to everlasting, you are God. Acts 17:28 In him we live and move and have our being, as even some of your poets haveContinue reading “Home”
Let God be God
In a culture where the trend is You do you… A culture that motivates with encouragement that you can do anything you want to do—be anything you want to be. Break down any wall and climb any mountain. Where does this statement of letting God be God fit? I’ve been studying the Psalms this summerContinue reading “Let God be God”
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Rays of orange and pink scatter the sky, to my left. The deep, dark blue dances in crashing waves, to my right. I sit in a blanket of white sand That shifts with each wiggle of my toes. My eyes are busy, capturing all the beauty possible to see— If I blink, I’ll miss something.Continue reading “More”
The work of Your fingers…
You mean you can’t control the sun… She said it gently, compassionately. My eyebrows slanted, I wrinkled my forehead, nodding as I heard the words. My therapist and I were hashing out an assignment she had given me the week before. I had confessed I was having a hard time talking to God. Specifically, IContinue reading “The work of Your fingers…”
Lift your Heels
As I’ve thought about what to share in this medium, and the frequency…it’s hard to determine. Some weeks I could write something daily, and other weeks, I get stuck. This week, my brain is somewhere else and my writing is focused on more technical things. For that reason, I’m reaching for something in my archivedContinue reading “Lift your Heels”
I Want to see You
On the good days, I see Your beauty. I imagine You designing the world like a painting. You splash colors on a canvas and, full of joy, spread shades whimsically. Sometimes when You paint, You almost dance– with large brush strokes, bold tints, and expansive shapes. Other times when You paint, You crouch down inContinue reading “I Want to see You”
Sincerely, Crystal 