“Be still…”

“Be still…”

“Be still…” We too often cite Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God” as an anthem of rest. As we previously mentioned it is important to know that God commands us to rest and meditate on His greatness. However, a closer look at the beginning...
Parting Words Of 2018

Parting Words Of 2018

Parting Words Of 2018 During the close of 2018, my husband and I reflected on life together, what we envisioned it would be at this point, as well as the shared ups and downs, joys and heartaches that we could not have imagined. The emotions that come with this time...
“Unto us a child was born”

“Unto us a child was born”

“Unto us a child was born” As the fire crackles and hymns hang in the air with the aromatic smell of balsamic pinewood we ask ourselves, is this the magic of Christmas? We turn to evident signs of our abundance under our tree and the gratitude we feel...
A life with the Scalpel

A life with the Scalpel

A life with the Scalpel The sound of the heavens dumping onto the jungle forest, a billion drops of water pounding on the tin roof, the smell of hot jungle mist in the air; this is one of my first memories of Pucallpa, Peru, engrained in my 8-year old brain because of...
As we “faith forward”

As we “faith forward”

As we “faith forward” I recently read a post from a friend’s blog, and felt that what was shared described the maturation of Scalpel At The Cross, both as a collective entity and as individuals, to an absolute T.  She put it this way, “Faithing...
A reflection of Thanks & Giving

A reflection of Thanks & Giving

A reflection of Thanks & Giving We live in a world of deadlines, overloaded schedules, and nonstop work. For some, it’s 16-hour days; for others, it is a seven-day work week. In the constant motion and stress of day-to-day life, it’s hard to stop for a moment and...