The last few days I have been thinking about “order” (or “structure”) in my life. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about how one of the downfalls of vacations (besides miles on the car, dollars on the credit card, and piles of laundry when you return) can be the at-least-temporary loss ofContinue Reading
Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah…2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their battle line to meet the Philistines. 3 The Philistines occupied one hill and the Israelites another, with the valley between them. The peopleContinue Reading
“regroup” = “reassemble or cause to reassemble into organized groups; rearrange (something) into a new group or groups” Today has been a “regrouping” day. After ten wonderful days of travel, the realities of unpacking, laundry, and exhaustion hit. I slept in, I took a nap from 11:30 – 1:30 midday,Continue Reading
Comforting God, Praise be to the God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion who comforts us in all our troubles. Thank you that Holy Spirit is our Comforter. Thank you that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from you. Today we pray forContinue Reading
“I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” (Psalms 77:11-12 NIV) “And now hear your task. Far from here in the land of Narnia there lives an agedContinue Reading
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV) It can be very difficult to trust and have faith in God’s perfect timing when we are strugglingContinue Reading
There are places that stay with you. The log cabin meeting house where I spent countless hours at 4-H and other community meetings during my growing up years. The church where my grandparents did and now my parents and sister do attend. The farm fields around my childhood home. TheseContinue Reading
“Ok. Pack your stuff. You’re going on a trip.” “What?!?!? To where?” “Just pack. You leave soon.” “What are you talking about?” “Just pack.” “The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” (Genesis 12:1 NIV) “Seriously?! Just pack and travel for some unknown amount of time to some unknown place??”Continue Reading
This week I was able to visit my 100 1/2 year old grandmother who lives about 10 hours away from where I live. She’s in remarkably good health, all things considered, although she’s become blind in the last two to three years. For a woman who gardened, sewed, and createdContinue Reading
God of the Downtrodden, With all the universe, the high heavens and everyone on earth, we praise you! We praise your name in song and glorify you with thanksgiving. Thank you for the goodness of your love and how, in your great mercy, you turn to us and hear ourContinue Reading