Author Archives: jamjobryan

pain

Posted on December 7, 2017

“ Love keeps us in the present , inviting us to wholeness by blocking our flight into places of false safety.” -Jan Meyers Listening to Love today is one of those days it’s hard to be present. it hurts to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged affliction, beauty, christian living, death of a child, God's heart, grace, heaven, hope, pain, sorrow, spiritual journey, vulnerability | 4 Comments

wild

Posted on October 5, 2017

holding my hands open has never come easy to me. or naturally either. i’ve been suspicious as long as i can remember and i often find myself holding my breath, waiting for the other shoe to drop. i don’t fully … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, becoming, christian living, God's heart, gospel, grace, Jesus, shame, spiritual journey, wholehearted, wholeness, wild | Leave a comment

redemption

Posted on September 22, 2017

Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder the things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth. Will you not be aware of it ? I will even make a roadway … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged beauty, becoming, braveness, courage, grace, hope, loss, redemption, spiritual journey, starting fresh, story | 1 Comment

remember

Posted on August 2, 2017

we spoke on the phone yesterday. do you remember ? i said that i’m coming out to visit and that i’d like to take you to lunch. do you remember? i’m suspended in the warm California air as i write … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aging parents, dementia, family, growing up, motherhood, relationships | 1 Comment

mercy

Posted on April 14, 2017

i have my mug of hot coffee in hand and my face is warmed by the morning winter sun. lately i’ve been so aware of my need to just sit in the warmth and comfort of God’s presence. to receive- … Continue reading →

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belonging

Posted on November 8, 2016

belong [bi-long] verb 1. to be part of, be in proper place 2. to be affiliated with or be a member of the holidays are looming. so, naturally it’s that time of year again when we start thinking more … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged belonging, braveness, christian living, family, God's heart, growing up, kindess of God, spiritual journey, uninvited, vulnerability | 5 Comments

delivered

Posted on September 24, 2016

i’ve lost some things and i’ve found some things since i’ve last written. i realize it’s been nearly 3 months but i’ve been away awhile and i’ve been processing. wondering if i could find the words to tell a bit … Continue reading →