(One of the most spectacular sights on our hike to Mills Lake was a Bighorn Goat. It was moving slowly through the trees when I spotted it, and at first I thought it was a mini-van! I was highly discouraged that we had hiked all that way only to find that there was a road… Read More Colorado in The Spirit
A few excerpts from what I’ve been reading……and just more confirmation that down times are inevitably part of His amazing grace and sanctification process. Hardly ever fun, but always perfectly good….. Relationship with God requires leaving, letting go, in order to pursue His promises. He calls His followers on a journey that takes them beyond… Read More How He speaks…..(Part 2)
Kory had to memorize this poem last week as part of a chapter on poetry he’s working through in Language Arts. I bet some of you are already familiar with it, but I couldn’t believe how much I could relate to it presently. I knew I had heard the phrase “Into each life some rain… Read More Even Henry Had the Blues
Many years ago (about 14 to be exact)I read a book called No Ordinary Home:The Uncommon Art of Christ-Centered Homemaking by Carol Brazo. I had actually borrowed it from my friend Sherri, and loved it so much that she tried to order me a copy, only to find it was out of print. Being the… Read More From Foreshadow to Fulfillment
Oh the Wonderful Cross, Oh the Wonderful CrossBids me come and die and find that I may truly liveOh the Wonderful Cross, Oh the Wonderful CrossAll who gather here by grace, draw near and bless your nameChris Tomlin When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory diedMy richest gain I count… Read More Good Friday – Recipe for Forgiveness and Freedom
I was so excited to receive a very special package in the mail this week….a much-anticipated copy of a new Bible study called Capture My Heart, Lord. It is a nine-session study focusing on Christlike characteristics of the heart as well as historical women who embodied them. I can’t wait to get started, and I’m… Read More Big Accomplishment By a Dear Friend
Things are still a little rough here. I know I mentioned it in a semi-humorous way a few posts back – trying to be light-hearted about it, but the truth is I am still pretty low and only slowly recovering from a despair to which I’ve never dropped before. And it is from so many… Read More How He speaks…..
Unhealthy Habits:Perfectionism, Self-Sufficiency, Pride, Lack of trust, Failure to observe Sabbath Rest, Worry, Making Choices out of Fear, Desire to Control, Misunderstanding Grace, Too Much Time on the Treadmill of Performance, Running the Marathon of Life at a Sprint…..etc. Related Symptoms: Fatigue, Weariness, Depression, Despair, Fantastical Thoughts of Escape, Loss of Joy, Numbness, Tears….. Diagnosis:… Read More Recipe for Disaster/ Prescription for Healing & Hope
In her dark room, tucking Kayla into bed for the night….. Kayla: Mama? Me: Yes? Kayla: Why didn’t Jesus just run away or take Himself down from the cross when people were trying to kill Him? Me: Well, He didn’t want to go through with it – it was very hard for Him, but He… Read More Bedtime Conversations
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 6am – Rise, Dress,Read Bible 6:30 am – Run 3 miles (only because I had not done it the day before, and would not do it the day after – early morning dr. appt and teaching geography class – and had to be somewhat prepared for the 5K on Sat.) 7:15… Read More Houses and Harried Holidays