Many don't believe me when I tell them that I am a natural-born introvert. I have a quick wit, which contradictorily draws attention to myself when I'm with others. Yet, when I'm on my own (and without my phone!), I am completely in the moment. I concern myself only with what I am doing, and... Continue Reading →
Midweek Musings #5: Perspective
When life is going smoothly we look at the world one way; it's our default mode. But then, from time to time, we experience difficulties, bumps in the road, that send us into reactionary mode. We generally don't spend as much time there, so we tend to just return to default mode when the situation... Continue Reading →
Out of Darkness
It's that time of year. The sun has barely peeked over the distant hills when I back out of my garage and head for work. Then, a mere nine hours later, the shadows stretch long across the parking lot. Soon I will leave work in the dark having seen but 15 minutes of sunlight all... Continue Reading →
Mindful Monday #5: Speak Grace
Anyone who knows me is aware that I have a quick wit and I like to joke around with people. Generally I'm not hurtful, although I have been hurtful. Generally I know when to hold my tongue, however I have spoken when I should have kept silent. Generally I know when to quit, but I have... Continue Reading →
Word for the Weekend #4: Undone
Undone. Like several items on my HoneyDo list. Like my follow-through with some of those resolutions that I made last January. Like the buttons on my jean jacket or the laces on my shoes. Like my self-importance when I remember from where I have come and to where He has brought me. We've all heard... Continue Reading →
Thoughts for Thursday #4: In the Presence of My Enemies
Happy Thanksgiving! Psalm 23:5 says, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies" (ESV). We've all heard this probably more times than we can count. But if you're like me, you probably never really gave it much thought. Well, the other night I read those words again. I wanted to understand... Continue Reading →
Midweek Musings #4: Plans
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope" (Jeremiah 29:11, ESV). Jeremiah sent a word of prophecy to all of the exiles in Babylon in the form of a letter. Nebuchadnezzar had defeated Israel and brought... Continue Reading →
Courage
"[Faith] is a living well-founded confidence in the grace of God, so perfectly certain that it would die a thousand times rather than surrender its conviction. Such confidence and personal knowledge of divine grace makes its possessor joyful, bold, and full of warm affection toward God and all created things--all of which the Holy Spirit... Continue Reading →
Mindful Monday #4: Tightrope
Some time back Nik Wallenda amazed the world when he walked the tightrope across Niagara Falls. I remember watching as the winds were gusting and the rope beneath his feet swayed. The rope, far from taut, started out as a "downhill" walk and ended with a long "uphill" climb to the platform on the Canadian... Continue Reading →
Word for the Weekend #3: Service
Service: What's your motivation? The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word service is "something done for someone else." That sounds pretty good, right? But is this service given freely or is there a price or reciprocation required or expected? It seems to me that distinction makes a world of difference. Are you... Continue Reading →
Skipping Stones 