Sunday, March 21, 2021

Glory!

 

The DEVIL is not in the details.

The GLORY OF GOD is in the details!

"The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
He delights in every detail of their lives."
-Psalm 37:23

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Cancer - Combo blog from Tiffany & Ryan

(Tiffany's Voice) So many emotions today as I got to officially close the chapter on chemo! There were times when it honestly felt like this day would never ever come since the last 4 months have dragged on and on at times, BUT IT DID! It’s over!!!

God is GOOD! While there’s still other treatments that have to happen that I’m not exactly looking forward to (surgery, radiation, etc.), it feels like a big accomplishment to be done with this and one step closer to being completely done with cancer! I’ve been told that I’m strong and brave, and while I try to be those things with all my might, truth be told, I could not have done it on my own. Jesus, who bore the stripes for my healing, and the prayers and support of the many wonderful people in my life have carried me to this point. Thank you to everyone for the prayers, the phone calls, the text messages, the meals, the flowers, the financial support, and for simply being there. WE did it!
🙌🏻
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭121:1-2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

(Ryan's Voice) Tears in my eyes as I post this video of such an incredible accomplishment by my amazing wife Tiffany Rose!
Chemotherapy ✅
She kicked its rear!
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13


Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Will your boat be empty?

If you are focusing and talking more about Joe Biden and Donald Trump, or Republicans and Democrats, or Georgia and recounts or “religion” and “politics” more than you are focusing and talking about Jesus Christ, His Grace, Sacrifice and Love, I’m afraid that in the midst of your storms, your boat is going to be empty and the words, “Peace, be still!” will be absent.

Monday, December 21, 2020

The Great Conjunction

I’ve seen the debates about what is or isn’t the “real” Christmas star etc, honestly, I simply marvel at God’s creation. I love the cosmos, just mind blowing, one photo below paints the #GreatConjunction as the background of a volcano emitting lava. This caused me to think about seeing beauty and God’s craftsmanship in the middle of disasters and storms. This is something

Tiffany 
and I have been forced to do as she battles cancer, finding beauty, joy and peace in the middle of the storm. So, I guess it boils down to what you see, today, I’m choosing to see God’s beauty in creation, amongst all that is going on in our lives and in the world. Perhaps this verse says it best, “to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.” - Isaiah‬ ‭61:3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

In the ESV, the subheading for these verses is, “The Year of the Lord’s Favor” ...I’ll take it!
* I snagged these photos from the National Weather Service and photographer F. Delargy that really put Saturn and Jupiter on display!

Friday, December 11, 2020

How to handle the wind?

The pessimist complains about the wind.

The optimist expects it to change.

The leader adjusts the sails.

...what are you doing with the wind in your life right now... 

"And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting." - Acts 2:2 ESV 

Saturday, November 21, 2020

Cancer - guest post from my wife Tiffany

This is very personal for me and difficult to share, but Ryan and I feel like this is a journey that we shouldn’t keep to ourselves because we desperately need the prayers of those around us to make it through the coming months. 

On Thursday, November 5, I was completely shocked and caught off guard to hear the 3 dreaded words no one ever wants to hear...You have cancer.

Thankfully though it was caught early enough that doctor’s have been very encouraging and positive. We know it’s at least stage 2 breast cancer, and I will be going tomorrow to have a port installed to begin 8 rounds of chemotherapy, and eventually surgery.

In the last week and a half, I can honestly say that I have cried more, prayed more, and with the help of family and friends, even laughed more than any other week in my life. I’d be lying if I said I haven’t had moments where I’ve struggled and wondered, “why in the world did this happen to me?” But it’s also been in those moments of weakness that God has been the strength I needed to keep going so far, and He has proved over and over how great His love is.

I don’t believe for a second that God causes pain and sickness, but sometimes he allows us to go through battles that grow our faith and bring us closer to Him in the end. And that is my prayer...”If I have to do this, then let me come out on the other side of it a better person.”

As our pastor said in service a couple weeks ago, “The tougher then battle, the sweeter the triumph!

I’m thankful I don’t have to fight this battle alone. The lyrics of this song stand out to me:

“The weapon may be formed but it won't prosper
When the darkness falls it won't prevail
Cause the God I serve knows only how to triumph

My God will never fail
My God will never fail
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord

I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord”

As Ryan and I walk through this journey together, we appreciate all of your prayers and support. We have the most amazing family, friends, church, and doctors, so I know God will carry us through this winter season of life.

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:37-39‬ ‭NIV‬‬
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