One of the aspects of the Passion Week that stops me in my tracks is the way Jesus treated Judas. John 13:11 tells us, "For he [Jesus] knew who was going to betray him..." Jesus knew Judas would be the human agent of His arrest, the moment that would set into motion the most painful …
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When “Normal” Is Difficult
What we are all experiencing is hard. But you are not alone. I'm there, too. And we will get through this together.
This Truth Can Change Your Life
As a spiritual director, I get a front-row seat to seeing the Spirit is working, moving, wooing, and drawing people closer to Him, which is God's deepest desire--relationship with you and me. In my years of walking with people, I have noticed a consistent theme, a struggle to accept and live into one truth that …
Looking for a good devotional?
I'll be the first to admit it: This post is a little late. Likely you've already found a good devotional for 2021. But in case you're like me and have had a difficult time getting organized and geared up for the year ahead, I thought I'd offer a few suggestions for devotional materials (including some …
You! Yes, you! Speak up!
You, yes, you! The one cowering in the corner who won't make eye contact, beaten down by lies, hurts, mistakes. Lift up your head because I choose you. Stand up. Be seen. Stop hiding in shadows, in disbelief, in denial, in dismissal. Let your beauty come into the light. Your presence is essential. Your voice …
When Christmas Isn’t Holly or Jolly
This Christmas season hasn't felt holly or jolly. Please don't put me on the naughty list for my candor, but sadness and melancholy have dominated my days. I'm grieving the loss of my dad (and other family members). My soul aches for people I love who are walking through life-altering events--kids diagnosed with cancer; parents …
Pam Gibbs 