Cindy White is a woman that I knew for too short of time, but who left many marks on me. I have written some of the lessons she taught me here https://inkblotlife.com/2018/10/15/more-than-this-moment/ and here https://inkblotlife.com/2018/10/25/god-buys-dirt/ Today's word prompt is become. It made me think of Cindy's Celebration of Life Service and the teens there with … Continue reading Become
Tag: fishbowllife
Skin in the Game
Recently, I was reminded that the people with the biggest, or at least loudest opinions about church and how things should go are usually people that are least vested, or do not have a lot of "skin in the game" as the saying goes. Many times people who make a suggestion about something we should … Continue reading Skin in the Game
Daybook
Out my Window: Freezing cold temperature but beautiful morning sky. The moon is so big and bright. The stars were so clear and then pink morning sky. Enjoying: A couple hibernation days. Baking goodies. I bought two lemons and have them on a dish with my vanilla candle with a sprig of green and the … Continue reading Daybook
Influence (FMF Link Up)
So for years I have read blogs that linked up with Five Minute Fridays. I finally have a blog and have started formally writing so I thought I would like to join in. Fridays do not seem to work for me, so as per my second choice name for this blog, Late to the … Continue reading Influence (FMF Link Up)
31 Things I Learned During Write 31 Days
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
Pursuing Me
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
IT Band
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
Muddying the Waters
‘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
Sunday Quotes
A Few of my Favorite Things
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