Run! I don’t want to run! Run! Please God I don’t want to run! I’m too old to start this now! Run! This conversation kept running through my head as I stared at it – a facebook post recruiting women to join a group to train for a ½ marathon. Who in their right mind … [Read more…]
Month: September 2012
But…
But…This one little word can totally change the outcome of a situation: Reveal a completely different motive for doing something Be a game changer…turn around the outcome of a situation Totally change the meaning or message being communicated The heart rules. It dictates actions to be carried out. The mouth speaks, but the heart determines … [Read more…]
Mom & Daughter Day!
What is Mom / Daughter Date Day? It’s a day very meticulously and thoughtfully designed and planned to celebrate your daughter’s unique passions and dreams for life. The day is never shared with a sibling. It belongs to she and Mom only. It’s a day where there are no other obligations, nothing to cut short … [Read more…]
Red Letter Faith
Have you ever felt like you were in the belly of the whale? Me too. Except my whale was the floor boards of my closet with the lights off. I was going through a very difficult time and found myself, a mother of 5, in my only hidden place – the master closet. I was … [Read more…]
When Was The Last Time…
When was the last time you were awe-struck by God? I asked those in our chronological Bible study to consider that question last week as we were studying Nehemiah’s prayer in Nehemiah 1. Nehemiah began his prayer like this, “Yahweh, the God of heaven, the great and awe-inspiring God…” Even though I begin my prayers … [Read more…]
Chronological Bible Study
I’ve always loved family history. There’s something about looking back at my past that helps me appreciate my present. When I think of my spiritual heritage, I find myself overwhelmed by God’s goodness to take me, a sinner fully deserving of His wrath, into His family. Through His grace I’m the daughter of the King … [Read more…]
A Long and Winding Road
At times the road before me seems long, steep and challenging. I can feel lost. Uncertain. Afraid. Sometimes I’m not sure I have the strength for the journey. Then I remember that I’m not traveling alone. God is my ever-present guide. He knows where the road leads. He can see what lies ahead. That’s not … [Read more…]
Baggage Claim
“Southwest! There it is. Pull in quick before someone else gets it!” I said. We were late…very late. After unwillingly throwing ourselves into the early morning surge of commuters, we arrived at the airport without a minute to spare. Before getting our boarding passes, we knew we had to turn in all eleven of our … [Read more…]
I Love Fall!
Blessings on this Monday! I’m excited to have our Pastors wife, Jennifer Landrith contributing on our Monday posts! Thanks Jen for your thoughts on Fall! Ditto on everything you said! I love Fall too! Can’t wait to try the yummy recipes you shared! —-Julie Woodruff- Long Hollow Women’s Minister—- I love Fall! “Be patient … [Read more…]