March 18, 2010
- Pierced Ears
Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have pierced; burnt offerings and sin offering you did not require. (…)
March 13, 2010
- Living in Victory or Drowning in Defeat
I've been around some Christians who seem to be constantly living in defeat. They are always reminding themselves (and me) what sinners we are and how undeserving we are. (…)
March 9, 2010
- A Northern Exposure Life
Our house here is situated on the lot so the front of the house faces east and the rear (where the kitchen and family room are) faces west. (…)
March 8, 2010
- Better Than a Blue Light Special
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 NIV
My mom loves to shop. Now I know a lot of people love to shop but not like my mother. (…)
March 4, 2010
- Who Am I?
Self-esteem. It has almost become a buzz word for our culture. We are to teach our children to have good self-esteem. (…)
March 2, 2010
- Imperfectly Real
The center stone of my wedding set has a 'feather.' That’s a rather romantic name for what amounts to a chunk of diamond missing where one facet should be. (…)
February 27, 2010
- Critter Watching
What a large number of things You have made, O Lord! You made them all by wisdom. The earth is filled with Your creatures. (…)
February 22, 2010
- Baptism
"En nombre de Padre, de Hijo, y de espiritu santo."
The waters stirred as the dark haired gentleman followed the pastor into the baptismal pool. (…)
February 18, 2010
- Long after the gifts…
My son had his ninth birthday a couple weeks ago.
After he left for school that day, I went to the store, got him a balloon as a surprise and a couple dozen donuts to share with his class. (…)
February 17, 2010
- Library Visit
We arrive at the library…ah, my place of refuge—my safe haven. I scan the rows of books, smiling. Quickly my three young girls remind me of their presence. (…)
February 12, 2010
- Do Not Fret
Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong . . . Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. (…)
February 9, 2010
- Open Doors
For a number of years I experienced the same dream again and again. It was never frightening; I just never understood its importance. (…)
February 8, 2010
- Don't Just Eat the Marshmallows!
"DON'T JUST EAT THE MARSHMALLOWS!" I print this on a banner and wave it madly over the breakfast table. Every time I buy Lucky Charms, it's the same. (…)
February 5, 2010
- Cleaning the Mess
Saturday night was rough. I held hair back. I washed sheets. I listened as my daughter told me she hopes she gives me the flu. Yes, she said those words. (…)
February 2, 2010
- This Is The Day
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
I am sitting in my office gazing out at yet another cold rainy day in the Midwest. (…)
January 29, 2010
- Speak Without Words
This week I attended a woman's Bible study at my church. It wasn't my regular study group. I was surrounded by new faces. (…)
January 27, 2010
- "I Know That"
I hear that often from my 4 year old. (…)
January 26, 2010
- Chasing Birds
Come near to God and he will come near to you. James 4:8 NIV
“Come back here!” I scolded my son as he darted across the Wal-mart parking lot. (…)
January 22, 2010
- What God Wants
Israel, what does the Lord your God want you to do? He wants you to fear Him, follow all His directions, love Him, and worship Him with all your heart and with all your soul. (…)
January 20, 2010
- Grace is…
Grace…
is the unexplainable hope
that washes away
the accusing whispers that dance in the darkness
and hide behind the mirror
and say, “You need to be thinner
and thinner
and thinner.”
Grace…
is the light that calls you
toward something so good that you’re scared to trust it. (…)
