Well October has come to an end and I wrote for 31 days straight as part of a community challenge Write31days.com. For years I have followed and found many of the bloggers I follow today from this community. It was neat to be part of it. My theme was "Lessons from a fishbowl". I am … Continue reading 31 Things I Learned During Write 31 Days
The Psalmist shares about God, and how He is pursuing and loving, how we cannot hide, or get lost from Him. “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are … Continue reading Pursuing Me
After googling my leg pain, that I had ignored and tried to heal on my own for about a year, I could no longer avoid seeking medical help. I have the opposite of hypochondria, I will probably die of something rather simple because I figure my body will heal if given enough time, but this … Continue reading IT Band
‘Who is this that darkens my counsel by words without knowledge?” ( Job 38:2) Another paraphrase puts it more visual for me, “who is muddying the waters?” Recently this verse was asked of me, deep in my soul. I could hear God asking. I had to answer with an honest, “It is I, who is … Continue reading Muddying the Waters
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs https://amzn.to/2D7XHqH This is one that is a slow read and multi-read. Over the years as I have wrestled with unrest, I read many books trying to figure things out. This is a treasure from the Puritans that with simplicity and depth brings the truths of being … Continue reading A Few of my Favorite Things
If you are around me when you are stressed or frustrated, you will hear me say, "breathe." I used to think the important part was the inhale, since that is where you get the fresh air. The good air goes in. You can tell when someone is not really breathing. One time I was encouraging … Continue reading Breathe
One of the many blessings of being in full time ministry is getting to hear stories about how God came through in a way that only God could. Sometimes it is through people, and other times through crazy situations that you cannot make up. A verse that is often misquoted, but used as a reminder … Continue reading God Buys Dirt
I have told my kids over and over, we are blessed beyond measure. Sometimes it is to declare this amazing truth, and other times to remind us, because life can be hard and it is easy to forget. Many years ago I started on a journey of joy. I did not know it was a … Continue reading Measuring My Days
You will not find my strongest spiritual gifts on any spiritual assessment or even mentioned directly in the Bible. I have taken a few and as much as they say my gifts are this or that, I am convinced that chocolate chip cookie making is really my spiritual gift. Meaning I do not have to … Continue reading Baking Cookies
Making Sense and Nonsense Out of Life
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An arrogant American questions...everything.
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