A Story
“The Person Behind these Peaches”
It is a story he has always been telling and longing for us to hear. So, what is the story? And who is he that has been telling it? The story is “life that is truly life.” It’s extravagance whether in plenty or pain; it’s real without agenda or arrogance. A “life that is truly life” has been scripted by our Father God since the beginning of time, and he invites us today to see, seek and savor all that he is and wants us to be. A picture of this extravagance came about when Paul Gibbs, leader of the Pais Project (www.paisproject.com), asked us to speak on this idea of a friendship with God. In his great British accent, he said, “You talk of God in ways most...
Read More“Three Choices!”
Today I have been met by a load of opposition – client confrontation, vendor confrontation, and nagging issues at the office. And I know the enemy is using this opposition, these circumstances, to cause me to doubt, wring my hands and question my value or ability to accomplish God’s purposes. How many times have you felt like that? Are you in circumstances right now that cause you “to doubt, wring your hands and question your value or ability?” I had been in Micah 7 this morning (literally a random “open the Bible and read”) and now I see these verses were total preparation for the chaos that confronted me at work. “But as for me, I will watch expectantly...
Read More“Some Simple Steps for your Summer”
It’s almost here – that season called summer. Perhaps for you it is a time of fun and relaxation; perhaps it is a time of crazy and noise. Whatever it may be for you, I thought I would give you a few ideas for your summer. I believe that healing or progress is made in simple steps. If I focus too far ahead of me, I get discouraged and give up. Each day I just have to look for the one thing, the one step moved in the right direction instead of the wrong direction. You and I must celebrate these steps; otherwise, we live lives of constant dismay, doubt and depression. Just pick one or two of the ideas below. I promise that each step is a step in the right direction, a...
Read More“The Mirky Feeling”
I am feeling mirky today. I find it difficult to see the big picture, trapped in the mindless endeavors of dirty dishes and constant clutter, the objections to my great ideas by the little people in our house and the quiet of mind without full-time work responsibilities beyond this home. Why can’t I have one day without a load of laundry? How about a grateful, eager response when I ask to bring your dishes to the counter? And where is my important meeting to clinch the next deal? Sigh. And so the cloudiness ensues. But not too far behind is the lightning strikes of condemnation. “How could YOU be so ungrateful? It is probably just another day of not exercising...
Read More“Love Matters”
God told them, “I’ve never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love!” Jeremiah 31:3 in The Message If the truths of God’s word, the Bible, are true for you just as they were for his chosen people, the Israelites, which they are, then this message of love is sent to you as well. So, read it again and again and again. Father God, the creator of heaven and earth and everything in between, loves you. So what? I suppose that is a question worthy of your thought. For me, I have decided that love matters. Love matters in my marriage. Love matters with my friends. Love matters in my family. Love matters in my relationships at work and school....
Read More“The Story in the Hands”
“Though I stumble, I will not fall, for the Lord holds me by the hand.” Psalm 37:24 I have so many things that I want to share with you! I have a great picture of motherhood from a dear friend of mine who just recently celebrated her mother’s journey to heaven. I also really want to tell you about my journey in the world of health and nutrition. I have never felt better and been so empowered to give my family the very best! Then there is Isaiah 38 and the conversation Father God and I are having about prayer over my children. BUT, when we were talking about all of this last night, he gave me a picture instead. It is a picture that gives me definition and captures...
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