God’s ways are counterintuitive. ”Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.”Isaiah 55:2 NIV I’m participating in a 21-day fast and concentrated prayer season along with my dear man. … Continue reading Consume Not Folly
Waste is an interesting word for a writing prompt, but it’s the one offered by Kate today. I don’t want to waste an opportunity to attempt to be an encouragement for the Lord, and at the same time I don’t want to be wasteful with words. ‘Waste not, want not’ is an expression I’ve heard … Continue reading Waste Not, Want Not
Gratefully, I am attending a small neighborhood Bible study with a few other women seeking to know God more intimately. We’re just beginning a study which proposes that we choose joy. The teacher, in our first lesson, held out a premise from Scripture that we are invited to consider. Was Jesus purely a man of … Continue reading What good is a far off God?
Dedicated to everyone who has ever invited me to their table, patiently listened to my stories, and sometimes rants, offered tissues and coffee, prayed with me and for me, and bravely helped me get professional counseling. Thank you for teaching me compassion, prayer, and believing with me that abundant life in Christ is for me. … Continue reading Say So
Have you ever been asked this question: Are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person? Probably most of us have been asked this question as part of an ice breaker type activity within a social group setting. It’s supposed to be a rudimentary test of our overall bent towards optimism … Continue reading Glass 2/3 full?
And rejoices in God’s unfailing goodness! Two of the people I love to read about at Christmas are people I consider as some of the unsung heroes. They are the backstage persevering servants of God who prayed to get to see the fulfillment of God’s promised Messiah. They were born and called of God to … Continue reading Love Sees the Face of Hope
When are you most happy? Circumstances that include celebration bring the biggest smile to my face. And if dancing is included then I’m beside myself with laughter, endorphins free falling from my brain. Celebrating makes me happy. Happy is… long anticipated joy! The birth of a baby A wedding after a lengthy engagement A clear … Continue reading Happy is…
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