Capax Lament

Capax Lament

Over the past month, Jayne and I have been concentrating on making space for God in our lives as a way to observe this season leading up to Easter. I’ve gained a lot in the process of intentionally slowing down, spending time in silence, and waiting upon the Lord. But...
Capax Lament

Capax Hiding

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When...
Capax Lament

Capax Peace

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. –John 14:27 NIV I haven’t been sleeping well lately. In my mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s, she has begun taking...
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Making Space for Interruptions

Have you ever noticed how many stories start out with a description of the main character in a happy setting until something interrupts the plan? Adam and Eve hanging out with God in a garden, Joseph growing up in a big family with an adoring dad, Abram minding his...
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Creating a Holy Place

Or do you not know that your body is a temple [a sanctuary] of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?                                                 –I Corinthians 6:19 NASB95 Having studied architecture during my...
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Reality…Gratitude…Space for God

Even before I became a follower of Christ, I knew what my biggest sin was (as if there’s a “small, bigger, biggest” chart of sins—but you know what I mean): I was the kid who was always looking around at everyone else and pointing out what I didn’t have. My friend got...