Maybe you left your car behind and planned to rent mopeds once you arrived on the island by fairy only to learn that the moped workers union was currently on strike. {That was our honeymoon experience on Martha's Island} Perhaps, the rental car company took your reservation, but forgot to hold the car for you. {Seinfeld reference}
No one has it easy. This world is rock hard and dimly lit. We're all struggling individually and as couples to keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Yet, when we come together the light of Jesus in each of the ten of us makes the room bright.
Just recently, even though our circumstances have not changed, a door stands illuminated at the edge of our waiting room. I don't think I've ever noticed it there. I imagine Jesus, who embodies light, has placed a spotlight on the door of acceptance. As I ponder life with Him, I realize it's time. He is beckoning us to walk through this door.
The #31days2019 writing challenge has been quite an interesting adventure. I've participated in this annual October event for a number of years, and not one year has been like another. In fact, I'm pretty sure that's part of the draw for me. What's unusual about this year is that I've given myself a whole lot … Continue reading Consistently Pondering
God has much to say to me about the way I speak, my tone and the appropriate use of speech for love and blessing. Very early in my discipleship a friend directed me to the book of James. Knowing how much I love the gift of gab, my heart was pricked, and I began to take seriously the many reproofs regarding an uncontrolled tongue.
The thing is we know it's a lie. We know it's stinkin' thinkin'. Yet even when we agree that the wheel isn't making us stronger, we find it difficult to step off. We want to BE STRONG!
Fretting might be the easiest "go to" activity in a waiting room. However, God says don't fret - don't worry. Then He offers all of these other activities to take the place of worrying about circumstances we can't control anyway.
I know. Most of us are actually very scared right now. Some of us are more bold and brave and will message the two people as a reach for a hand. Others of us, are asking Jesus to make the introductions. And a few of us are considering whether they want to ask Jesus to open even a window let alone a full door for relationship.
No, I am really curious. Seriously, I want to know. What is it that you experience through your five senses that would cause you to volunteer or apply or simply jump in the middle?
Trees were an important part of my childhood. Some of my fondest memories are wrapped around the enormous ficus tree, which lived in the center of our cul de sac. A similar ficus. Ours was rooted in the very center of our street. Perrine, Florida in the 70's. The Ficus branches were enough for all … Continue reading Grounded Deep
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