I stopped at the large window in the master bedroom of our parsonage. The view wasn’t anything majestic; no mountains, ocean or rolling hills to see. My view was a red brick church building and an asphalt parking lot. I stared at the empty lot, watching the breeze rustle the leaves of the bushes in …
“Do you want to just do it alone?” I snapped to my dad as he was helping me with a chore. He had made some innocent comment to me about my method of packing (or something) and those sharp words were my reply. I never imagined that those would be among my final memories with …
Last Thursday, I headed north to Oklahoma City en route to Chicago, Illinois. I am totally unfamiliar with our state’s capital, so let’s just say I was intimidated before I even got to the airport. Probably because I got lost. After much prayer, the Lord revealed to me the location of the hotel in which …
Four years ago, I wrote a small Bible study on Proverbs 31. It’s a verse-by-verse walk through this wonderful chapter, doing one verse every day for a month. You can either just read it online or print it out and answer the study thoughts. I wrote it for myself, but hoped the Lord might be …
We just survived a pretty rough rainstorm here. We had a bit of hail and some very strong winds! I am not too crazy about storms. I don’t like the “spiritual” storms of life any more than I do actual storms. I’ve spent the day re-organizing my blog. In the process, I’ve skimmed over some …
Just thought I’d pop in and share a random post on things I’m striving for in the New Year. I hate to be too specific, as in say, weight loss goals, because I find myself getting discouraged if I don’t hit the mark. I only lost twelve pounds last year, but that’s okay. It’s better …
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. – Isaiah 35:10 Well, I’ve come to this blank square with one idea after another over the last few days. My heart is overflowing …
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. – Gal. 5:16.I read these words in my daily Bible time recently. I have been praying and begging God for answers. Why have I felt so far away from Him? I meet with Him each day, barring …
My heart is full to overflowing with emotions. I feel joy, grief, loneliness, shame, despair, love, hope, fear, and more. I don’t know if I’ve ever felt so overwhelmed before, in this way, that is! How can you feel joy and grief? Only I could be so crazy! So much was supposed to happen, and …
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