Done with Boxes!
As far as I’m concerned, I don’t care if I see another box for a long, long time. We’ve spent the summer moving – first to a cottage at our church camp in upstate New York, and then to a home in North Carolina. Our life has been dominated by boxes – some going to […]
As far as I’m concerned, I don’t care if I see another box for a long, long time. We’ve spent the summer moving – first to a cottage at our church camp in upstate New York, and then to a home in North Carolina. Our life has been dominated by boxes - some going to the...
Praying the Underlines
One of the reasons that I’m not interested in owning a Kindle* is because I love to mark up my books. I underline and write comments in the margins, highlight sentences and put stars beside areas that I may want to refer to again. I know that you can do some of that with computerized […]
One of the reasons that I'm not interested in owning a Kindle* is because I love to mark up my books. I underline and write comments in the margins, highlight sentences and put stars beside areas that I may want to refer to again. I know that you can do some of that...
Two Branches, One River
We were traveling over a bridge the other day and I commented on the beauty of the river as we passed over it. Much to my surprise, we immediately crossed over a second river while on the same bridge. My husband quickly explained that those were two branches of the same river and just down […]
We were traveling over a bridge the other day and I commented on the beauty of the river as we passed over it. Much to my surprise, we immediately crossed over a second river while on the same bridge. My husband quickly explained that those were two branches of the...
Boldly with Fear and Trembling!
Our Christian life is marked by paradox. We gain our life by losing it. We are made strong through our weakness. We are lifted up by humbling ourselves. Our access to God is also marked by two opposing responses. In Jeremiah 5:22 God asks, “Should you not fear me?” And then again, “Should you not […]
Our Christian life is marked by paradox. We gain our life by losing it. We are made strong through our weakness. We are lifted up by humbling ourselves. Our access to God is also marked by two opposing responses. In Jeremiah 5:22 God asks, “Should you not fear me?”...
Those Vain Things
One of the most powerful and well-loved hymns in Christendom is “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts. It’s one of the few to survive the transition from hymnbook to power point as it ministers to a new generation. The words of this great hymn never fail to speak to me – to […]
One of the most powerful and well-loved hymns in Christendom is “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts. It's one of the few to survive the transition from hymnbook to power point as it ministers to a new generation. The words of this great hymn never fail...
He Offered!
Today I found the Good Friday story in a surprising place. And, as is often the case, when we find something in an unexpected place it seems to have more impact. I’ve been preparing for our Good Friday service so I’ve been very focused on the events leading up to the Lord’s death, and I’ve […]
Today I found the Good Friday story in a surprising place. And, as is often the case, when we find something in an unexpected place it seems to have more impact. I’ve been preparing for our Good Friday service so I’ve been very focused on the events leading up to the...
The Zeal of the Lord!
I love the Bible! I love the fact that after years of reading familiar Scripture, suddenly the Lord will reveal something new and exciting. That happened to me in my quiet time this week. I was reading words that I’ve known since I was a little girl – words that are often read at Christmas […]
I love the Bible! I love the fact that after years of reading familiar Scripture, suddenly the Lord will reveal something new and exciting. That happened to me in my quiet time this week. I was reading words that I’ve known since I was a little girl – words that are...
Spiritual Stretching
God has been stretching me. He’s been stretching my mind to take in greater thoughts about who He is, and my heart to receive greater depths of His love. In this process I’ve begun to realize something. I’ve realized that the more I understand His greatness – His absolute holiness, His infinite wisdom, His sovereignty and power […]
God has been stretching me. He’s been stretching my mind to take in greater thoughts about who He is, and my heart to receive greater depths of His love. In this process I've begun to realize something. I’ve realized that the more I understand His greatness - His...
What is Man?
I would like to introduce my pastor and “guest blogger” – Rev. Wayne Muckel. I am privileged to sit under the preaching of this man of God each Sunday, and the fact that he is also my brother-in-law just adds to the blessing. A couple of weeks ago he shared this in his sermon, and […]
I would like to introduce my pastor and “guest blogger” - Rev. Wayne Muckel. I am privileged to sit under the preaching of this man of God each Sunday, and the fact that he is also my brother-in-law just adds to the blessing. A couple of weeks ago he shared this in...
Dedication
I’ve tried to think of an excuse to show this picture of my newest grandbaby from her recent dedication. Then I realized that I’m a grandma – I don’t need any other excuse. So…here is my adorable little Xury wearing the dress that I wove for her big sister’s dedication 14 years ago. What a privilege […]
I've tried to think of an excuse to show this picture of my newest grandbaby from her recent dedication. Then I realized that I'm a grandma - I don't need any other excuse. So...here is my adorable little Xury wearing the dress that I wove for her big sister's...