I have found a method of praying that has really helped me in the past few months. It reminds me of a picture frame because in the middle you have your request or concern listed but you've got it framed with the Attributes of God. What if we took our requests to God and while doing so we framed our requests with what we know to be true of God. Who he says he is in scripture. ... Read More »
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The other side of the window
Her name had been given to me as somebody who could use encouragement. Someone who hadn't seen family in long time. No visitors in a while. I walked in the nursing home room and asked for "Ms. Linda". And there she was. Without turning around she peered out her window and quietly said, "That's me." She was sitting in a wheelchair with one foot propped up on the heating unit. ... Read More »
When prayer is enough
While I sip my coffee and hear the pattern of heavy rain on my window this morning my heart is so heavy for two dear friends who are facing serious life changing diagnoses. Parkinson's and Alzheimers. I don't understand it. Both amazingly strong Christian women. Who love the Lord and have served him with all their heart. One in ministry. The other who has supported ministries ... Read More »
What spiritual training looks like for our family right now
We are participating in a 40 day Bible Reading Plan with our church which started on Monday. We are reading in Proverbs and one other section of the Bible 5 days a week for 40 days. The kids are working through it as well with less verses than the adults. We have a Facebook page where we post the daily reading and then comment on what God showed us in our reading. I ... Read More »
When apologies are hard but sweet
Oh yes she did. Sigh. The problem when you're a pastor's kid is that sometimes you hear too much. Like the Sunday night a few weeks ago when her Pastor Daddy was talking about Father Christmas and St. Nicholas. The story has it that St. Nicholas cared for the needy and gave gifts to children. He later died but the tradition was picked up in many countries and instead of being ... Read More »
Adoption – “a little bit sad and a lot a bit glad”
I love my husband for writing this post because he'd rather have his nose hairs plucked than sit down and write anything longer than a text message. But in this post he shares openly what we are experiencing in our household right now in terms of adoption issues. I started the post but knew my heart was too raw and vulnerable to write without his input. I am thankful he took ... Read More »
My “word” could be dangerous if I’m not careful
Ya know, I really thought my "word for the year" was going to have to be "Daggum" for a while because I could not come up with just one word. I'm noticing I'm not the only one who is having a hard time narrowing it down to just one word and I find a little comfort in that. But after sitting down and praying and looking over the last few sermons that our amazingly smokin' hot ... Read More »
Celebration of Influence
I love taking time to think through who has influenced me over the past year. While things and circumstances influence us many times I'm finding that it is usually people God puts in my path that have the most influence outside of His word and His Spirit. Here's just a few of the people (outside of my family) I'm thankful for that have had an influence on me this past year. My ... Read More »