When I was younger, all I wanted was to do something significant for God. I began writing poetry and such when I was in 8th grade. When I shared it, people told tell me “you should do something with it.” Like what?(This was before the “anyone can start a blog” era.) The longer I waited, […]
Yahweh Shalom, The Lord is Peace
I had an aha moment today. About the battle between the Spirit and the flesh. In my life specifically, with control. My flesh wants to control attitudes and actions and circumstances around me in order to maintain peace. I am attempting to create my own peace. I am trusting in my ability to make this […]
Unexpected Harvest
Basil There is nothing quite so delightful as going out to your garden and discovering a full crop. Especially when you haven’t done a thing all year. (You gotta love perennials). Rosemary I had decided not to plant a garden this year and from the porch my little patch looked like […]
6 Antidotes for Anger’s Poison
Fine! I’ll do it myself. Fine! I don’t need you. Fine! Have it your way. Fine! I can’t count the number of times these words have come out of my mouth (or hung out in my thoughts) when I didn’t get the response I wanted when I wanted it. Growing up, anger was treated with […]
Make More of a Difference with Less
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Mark 8:36 I tend to be an idea generator. I have great ideas (at least they sound good to me). I make a list that is so big, I don’t know where to start. Of course, I know in my head […]
The Dandelion Perspective
To one…an herb to nourish our bodies with important nutrients. To another…a weed to be rid of at all cost. To another…a toy. A story can be told in multiple perspectives. Vantage point changes the entire scope. A villain might become the hero. A conflict becomes a blessing. A tragedy becomes deliverance. Life holds billions […]
Living! Listening!
How do you respond when you read something in God’s word that you don’t like?
It’s Just A Matter of Time
The Assyrians intended to destroy the Israelites. The people believed their taunts and brought their fears to King Hezekiah. Isaiah the prophet said the Lord had other plans. The king of Assyria sent a letter of threats to Hezekiah. Hezekiah had a choice. Instead of an immediate response, “Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and […]
Unconventional Faith
Taken from their home in Jerusalem to Babylon, Daniel and his three friends were brought into the palace to be trained for three years to serve the king. What an opportunity. In the land of their captivity, they had a chance to lead. One catch. They had to eat the king’s food. As Jews, this […]
Evolving Language
Out of words we forge our stories. The right word can make the difference between a mediocre phrase and a memorable one. We writers search diligently for the perfect phraseology. As the world marches on into the digital information age, words don’t always hold the same meaning they did when I was younger. Finding the […]
