Author Archives: Lisa Ross

Passion. It’s like a highly addictive drug for the soul. The more you taste it, the more you crave it. The more you crave it, the more you pursue it. The more you pursue it, the more it takes over your life. It consumes your thoughts and drives your decisions. Whether passion is a good thingContinue reading “Pursuing Passion”

Over Christmas, I heard a phrase that spoke of Jesus being born into the world, fully God and fully man. For weeks, I’ve been savoring that phrase like a blind taste-tester consuming a sweet, rich, luscious dessert. I knew I liked the taste of it, but I couldn’t identify the substance. Fully God. Fully man. It meant moreContinue reading “Fully God and Fully Man”

So I’m sitting in Starbuck’s, awaiting the arrival of some friends, when I notice a giant chalk drawing on the wall beside me. This drawing depicts the very intricate process of a coffee bean’s lifespan–from bean to cup. Now, because I’ve been doing a pretty intense study on the subject of growth, this flowchart has meContinue reading “Grown to Serve”

As the warm poison began to rush through her veins and the lucid heat crept up her neck, seizing her brain, I wonder what she thought. Was there a peaceful transition into forever sleep or a momentary panic as she realized this bitter taste she yearned for would be her last? Just before crossing theContinue reading “Light in the Darkness”

As I was driving down the highway a couple of weeks ago, I saw something different about the road ahead. I couldn’t quite make out what was happening…But there was definitely something going on. Brake lights flashed as cars approached this particular spot. A few vehicles parked under a viaduct just a few yards beforeContinue reading “Weather Report”

It’s been almost three years to the day since Hillsong UNITED released “Oceans,” and it’s still one of the most beautiful and inspiring songs of the last three years. Churches love it; Christians love it; and I love it…usually. Then there are days that I stop and remember what I’m singing and I’m just like,Continue reading “Ocean Depths”

Jesus is our Redeemer, and He doesn’t just redeem us from our sins, but He redeems us from our mistakes, our poor choices, our doubts, our fears, and our lack of faith. He works all these things together for our good if we love Him and are called according to His purposes. Rarely have I everContinue reading “Misplaced Trust”

It’s been a really long week…a lot of late nights and early mornings with all kinds of craziness stuffed in between. When I got home from church on this 104-degree day, I really just wanted to follow my husband’s lead, lay in the air conditioning, and take a nap! Instead, I sat melting into theContinue reading “Moving Toward Destiny”

Recently, I sat next to a person I’ve known all my life, and I didn’t say a word. I knew full well he was there, and I also know he was trying to talk to me. But I just sat there and acted like he didn’t exist. There aren’t many people I can say thisContinue reading “Uninvited Advice from a Friend”