As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and… Continue reading 12 Questions Concerning My Gift of God’s Varied Grace
100,000 Miles
This past weekend, my eleven-year-old car hit its 100,000 mile mark. Since this is my first car, and I’ve had it since about mile 0, this was a big occasion for us. This car is an answer to prayer. God was so gracious to answer my prayer – and doing so in a way that… Continue reading 100,000 Miles
Summertime
Listening to Silence
*throwback entry from a couple weeks ago* For the first time this week, I heard it: silence. An electrical storm had rolled through town, temporarily knocking out the power on my street. Cocooned in the living room, the very center of my home, silence enveloped me. At first this silence was unwelcome. I was in… Continue reading Listening to Silence
Single and Barren
Author’s Note: (Before beginning this topic, I want to clarify my thoughts on two areas. First, I can only experience barrenness as a single woman. I don’t know what it is like to long for a child as a married woman. I don’t know how it feels to try to conceive, have my hopes raised,… Continue reading Single and Barren
The Heart of the Single Woman’s Home: Fear and Safety (blog series part 6/8)
Psalm 4:8, “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Proverbs 29:35 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. A godly woman is called to be fearless. A quiet heart, which in God’s sight is very… Continue reading The Heart of the Single Woman’s Home: Fear and Safety (blog series part 6/8)
Teacher tired
Found this while cleaning out my desk this afternoon. My students make my heart happy.
This Small Classroom: Spring Gifts
With love, from 4th grade
The Heart of a Single Woman’s Home: Hospitality Outside the Home (part 5 of 8)
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves… Continue reading The Heart of a Single Woman’s Home: Hospitality Outside the Home (part 5 of 8)
Sun, flowers, and beauty
Thankful the Creator God made beauty.
thoughts and songs 