It seems it always goes that way. I get a five minute window to sit down, think, write, read or pray, and my time is interrupted by noise. I often ask myself how it is that, as a writer, I have been challenged by such irony. In my moments stolen away, captured in the quiet of morning, in an afternoon breeze, or when the house is settled for the night, I listen. 1 Kings 19: 11 The LORD said, "Go … [Read more...]
A Chapter in our Lives: Lessons from 2009
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This story actually began in 2008, and lasted well into this year. More challenges and difficulties that our family faced happened after this section of story was written,including the death of my sweet grandmother, our departure from Life Fellowship, our church home for six years, and our relocation to another city in Texas, so you will not see them listed here. Currently, and not surprisingly, … [Read more...]
First Place
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Most people will tell you they like to win. Whether it's at running or playing spades, or whatever their passion is, first place just feels good. So many people have such busy lives, that it is difficult to "carve" out a time for God somewhere each day. As a mom, I know I have good intentions, but by the time I’ve woken up to feed the baby, get everyone ready for the day, change the diapers and … [Read more...]
The Greatest Gift
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I feel like I've already been let in on what it is I'm getting this year, or should I say, what I've already been given. For so much of my life, Christmas has been about a feeling, a twinkly sensation that's all glittery and warm and fuzzy. Some Christmases have been "better" than others, depending on my current state of emotion, some years having lost babies right at that time. There … [Read more...]
The Trouble with Disobedience
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Ugh!!! My three year old comes charging down the stairs with two small toy baskets in hand. He knows he's not supposed to, but I remind him, "no, take the toys back upstairs! You're not allowed to bring them downstairs! That's the rule." (My rule is not the point here, but an illustration of why obedience is necessary in order to live our lives in freedom.) So the … [Read more...]
Spring
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March 05, 2008 Yesterday I found myself absorbed in the weather - the sights, the sounds, the temperatures. I was fascinated by the way God had caused the wind, rain, sleet and snow to come together to COVER the ground - so forcefully, completely and yet so beautiful and soft once it was there. And then only hours later, watching the sun melt it away and listening to the snow … [Read more...]
