Aah…the middle school years…somewhere between ‘old enough’ and ‘not quite.’ We encourage our children to be independent thinkers among their peers. We also expect them to rely on our wisdom. It’s a struggle to define the line between: Independence and rebellion Stubbornness and determination Desire and hope When our oldest was twelve, we started allowing … [Read more…]
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…]
“The peoples exhaust themselves for nothing.” Jeremiah 51:58 “Exhaust for nothing!” What a statement! What a contrast to “they that wait [hope] upon the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings [soar] as eagles, they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 “Run with … [Read more…]
Superhuman…super moms, super women! Or…not really! “Surely God is my help; The Lord is the one who sustains me.” Psalm 54:4 Yesterday I saw a phenomenal sight while driving. It was at the Indian Lake entrance ramp onto Hwy 386. A construction worker was standing on a slope with raised arms fully extended out. … [Read more…]
“…no awe of me” Jeremiah 2:19 In an era of spectaculars—technology often replaces the miraculous. Avatars (simulated humans which act out reality) rob us of true experiences. Children ride past God’s creation, oblivious to His wonders, as they watch technological marvels on their DVD screens. Movies replace catching fireflies and watching the starry hosts of … [Read more…]
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7 Beautiful feet! One of my favorite pictures of our grandchildren is that of just their feet. Whether there feet are wet, dry, … [Read more…]
As I was traveling in my car yesterday morning, I happened to look up to the sky and there I beheld an incredible reminder of God’s watchful eye and care over us. In the sky was a cloud formation…very specific and detailed and isolated from other clouds. It was the image of a giant RIGHT … [Read more…]
At first glance this morning I noticed a difference in the Rock Garden. My white impatient flowers were all missing! Once before I had noticed this phenomenon…last year and now again. The clues all indicated a garden intruder. With trampled pine straw, chewed off Hosta leaves and missing impatient blooms, this could only mean one … [Read more…]
“I will sing in the shelter of Your wings.” Psalm 63:7 Isn’t that a beautiful image of security?…being in the protected presence of the Most High! Several years ago my daughter and I were involved in the choir of a large event at Vanderbilt Stadium called “America Arise.” Several hundred participants joined in a celebration … [Read more…]
“Set aside for you for this occasion…” (I Samuel 9:24) God often uses some of the most insignificant events in our lives, as His children, to reveal His greater plan for us. He is definitely in the“Event Planning Business.” Many times, an ordinary day… a nominal job…a commonplace skill…or a normal routine can be forged … [Read more…]
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