A Kingdom Heartbeat

Living Dangerously

“Zippity doo dah, zippity day, my oh my, what a wonderful day! Plenty of sunshine headin’ my way, zippity doo dah, zippity day.” Depending on your age, you may or may not remember this Disney song. For me, it pulsed vividly through my mind—with an emphasis on zippity, and minus the sunshine. Let me explain.… Continue reading Living Dangerously

Hoping…

“Hope it all works out!” “Hope you get well soon!” “Hope you find a new job!” “Hope your baby sleeps through the night!”… These are wishes based on the pursuit of comfort, the want of better circumstances, easier lifestyle, and escape from current challenges. But they’re not hope. When I find myself looking for hope… Continue reading Hoping…

A reflection on love

Growing up as a child, I remember singing “Jesus loves me, this I know…” But I didn’t fully know. It wasn’t until I was 16 years old that I came to experience the truth of that simple song on a personal level. It was life-changing. That was 33 years ago. As I near my 49th… Continue reading A reflection on love