Posts by Jen Subra
REMEMBER. . . and REST
“I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done. I spread my hands out to you.” Psalm 143:5-6a Remember “the days of long ago” when we could gather and hug and sit close to worship? Remember when we would fill our coffee cups and stand around the donuts or offer to hold someone’s baby? Remember concerts and farmers markets and movies? They certainly do feel like long ago, and…
A Season of Light
Darkness comes earlier this time of year. The pink light fades to purple and then retreats completely. December 21st, the winter solstice, graces us with only nine hours of sunlight. Precious sunlight that gives warmth, lifts the spirit, and is actually essential to life. It’s amazing to consider the power of light. In a dark room, a single candle brings hope and comfort and pushes back fear. On a dim path, a beam of light brings confidence, courage, and direction.…
Playing Tarzan
In the dappled light of the Amazon rain forest, a muscled man grips a rope like vine and, swinging easily into open air, lets go only to reach out and grasp another that easily carries him across the leafy expanse. There is no hesitation or doubt; that was his plan all along. This may be my poor visualization of the mythic Tarzan, but it is meant only to paint a picture of where God sometimes calls us to go. And,…