I had the opportunity last Saturday to share some of my testimony at my church’s women’s conference. The topic of the conference was the heart of homemaking, so my topic was the heart of a single woman’s homemaking. Preparing for the talk was a wonderful process of remember the past faithfulness of God and again… Continue reading Blog Series- The Heart of the Single Woman’s Home: Introduction (part 1 of 8)
Category: Thoughts
Saturday Song: In Your Arms
This song came on the radio as I was working on a weekend project. With the busy-ness of this semester, it was a good reminder to rest in the peace of God and his great love. Click Here for music "In Your Arms" Meredith Andrews with Jason Anderson I'm turning the world off Embracing the… Continue reading Saturday Song: In Your Arms
And so
Last week, I came across one short phrase that, small and uninteresting as it seems, stopped my reading and demanded I give it my full attention. And so we came to Rome. Acts 28:14. Granted, not much there at first, except the sheer nonchalant nature of the phrase. καί οὕτω (kai hoútō) -- and in… Continue reading And so
Bright Hope for Tomorrow: A Teacher’s Sunday Night
It's no great secret. Ask any teacher what their least favorite time of the week is, and they'll most likely reply "Sunday Evening." It's the day before the start of a new week and a repeat of writing more lesson plans, grading more papers, observations, testing, and, heaven-forbid, another fire drill. And for many teachers,… Continue reading Bright Hope for Tomorrow: A Teacher’s Sunday Night
Perspective
Perspective To see with God' perspective, Because he knows the end, that good triumphs and peace endures; But my eyes are tired and my perspective is often prejudiced by disappointment and discouragement. To act with God's love, Because His love is perfect and steadfast and endures forever; But my love is tainted by self-pride and guarded… Continue reading Perspective
The Desire for What is New
The desire for newness seems entrenched in the human soul. Not mere newness for the sake of being new, but newness in the sense of a better, pure, hopeful rebirth. Looking forward to the new year, we set goals for how the next year will be better, how we will have new adventures, how we… Continue reading The Desire for What is New
It Was Good For Me (or the day my stomach quit)
Some History I remember the first time I missed out on a family outing because of digestive problems. I was eleven. And I was so embarrassed. Two years later I was in a doctor’s office in Oklahoma City because of stomach pains and indigestion. The cause was not pinpointed. Three years after that, the culprit… Continue reading It Was Good For Me (or the day my stomach quit)
My Resurrection is Assured: Easter 2015
As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust... 1 Cor. 15:48a I am but dust. This morning, I had not been awake five minutes when that familiar burning pain began again somewhere in my stomach area. Almost in the middle, but slightly to the left. "Please, stop. I'm… Continue reading My Resurrection is Assured: Easter 2015
In Christ Shall All Be Made Alive
Saturday Song: the musician’s mission
Tonight I read this excellent blog post from Desiring God: Preaching Jesus With Our Songs Here are a few of my favorite thought-provoking quotes: If Ivan Illich’s words are true, “We live in a world that does not carry within itself the reason for its own existence,” then music must play a significant role in… Continue reading Saturday Song: the musician’s mission
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