A gentle breeze rustled through my fine strands of hair as I hurried into the grocery store to pick up a cinnamon coffee cake for our classroom pod. The air felt cool against my face, a pleasure in itself for this time of year in the desert. Last week, the temperature hovered in the dry, warm 90s–a far cry from Spring. With almost a jog in my step, I rushed toward the market when Spring, in all its floral … Continue reading →
“The disciples went and woke him (Jesus), saying, ‘Master, Master, we’re going to drown!’ He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. ‘Where is your faith?’ he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, ‘Who is this? He commands even the winds and and the water, and they obey him.’” Luke 8:24, 25 NIV The ocean waves rolled in amidst the stormy … Continue reading →
Rounding the corner into our development, I notice the abundance of green leaves shimmering in the afternoon sunlight. At first, I’m mesmerized by the beauty of the tree-lined street. Then it hits me as I catch a glimpse of a few barren branches hiding behind the bounty of spring’s green adorned trees. Wasn’t it just last week or two weeks ago that this same street looked bleak? Trees stripped of their glory resembled petrified sticks protruding from the … Continue reading →
Sliding across the soft leather back seat of our friends car, my emotions bounced between guilt and giddy. I was driving away from our home with chores still hanging on my “to do list” and no dinner prepared for my young guys. Not that they can’t find something in the frig to cook. It’s just the “Mom Guilt” nagging my mind. Yet, the spontaneous pleasure of an evening with hubby and our friends, escaping from responsibilities like a carefree … Continue reading →
Oregon Coastline “Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10 NIV Blessed Be the Name of the Lord Lyrics by Matt and Beth Redman Blessed be your nameWhen the sun’s shining down on meWhen the world’s all as it should beBlessed be your name Blessed be your nameOn the road marked with sufferingThough there’s pain in the offeringBlessed be your name Copyright © 2010 ChristianLyricsOnline.comAll Rights Reserved. … Continue reading →
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of … Continue reading →
Spring breathes her beauty in the pastel floral colors that dot the earthen pots. With gentle wispy breezes, she carries through the air the lighthearted, airy feel of hope, anticipation, and promises fulfilled. For this new season, I thank the Lord: 510) for an exciting basketball season, even though our team did not jump into the Final Four 511) for the joys of friendship mixed with rest and beauty 512) for snatches of time to clean the … Continue reading →
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 NIV Receive each day as a special gift from the Lord. A special occasion. Live in the “Sacred Present.” These thoughts from Cynthia Heald, author of Becoming A Woman of Simplicity, have impacted my life each morning since I heard them. During the week before Spring Break, I awoke each morning thinking … Continue reading →
When I first started making plans for Spring Break, I realized my family and I did not have a break at the same time. This break would not be an opportunity to pack up and vacate for even a few days. I was not overly disappointed, however, because hubby and I have some special summer plans that are developing. So I immersed myself in Plan B with a cleaning schedule to rival the power of the “white tornado.” … Continue reading →
He has made the earth by His power “But the Lord is the TRUE God; he is the living God, the eternal King…Tell them this: ‘These gods, who did not make the heavens and the earth, will perish from the earth and from under the heavens’ “But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.” Jeremiah 10: 10a, 11, 12 NIV God alone is … Continue reading →
