“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 →
University of Arizona Wildcats fly into the Sweet Sixteen March Madness has spread throughout our home. In case you do not have a houseful of men or boys, I’ll explain a little bit about this disease. (Now, don’t click away from this article, yet. I really am going someplace spiritual with this topic, so stay with me.) The madness (sort of like mad cow disease with its snorting, outbursts, angry pumping of fists and yelling at TV … Continue reading →
How does one grow tulips in the desert? These delicate, translucent ladies with their hearts spread open to the sun. Like several pink brush strokes rising from yellow centers streaked with black stamen, they sing their spring songs. “With lots of love and care,” answered one of the women at work. Bewildered, I pictured our Arizona clay earth with sandy soil giving way only to jackhammers, not dainty dressed-for-spring tulips. Even with mulch and peat moss and hauled in … Continue reading →
“You are my lamp, O Lord; : 2 Samuel 22:29 I was looking through a little inspirational book called “Giving Thanks for Little Things” when I found the perfect poem to encourage me in present trials. He Keeps Me Going It’s God that keeps me going When my world just falls apart; It’s He who lifts my spirit When I grow faint in my heart. His love always sustains me In my trials and distress; I don’t think I … Continue reading →
It’s not a pretty subject or a popular topic for speakers. Few audiences would plunk down their dollars to hear even the most renowned Bible Study teacher present a sermon on “taking up your cross daily and following Jesus.” While it might not be a crowd pleaser, it is a crowd freer. “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 NIV I just … Continue reading →
Time to celebrate a journey that began with feeble steps, weak knees, and cry to the Lord sort of like Moses, “I don’t think I can do this..” But the Lord said, “Follow me and trust me.” So here I am one year later, amazed at all I have learned and the many online friendships that have resulted from accepting this challenge. First of all, I knew nothing about blogging or how to set up a blog. All I … Continue reading →
