Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. --Ephesians 4:32 NIV We should not straddle two worlds. I've done this many times and know it is utterly exhausting and self-defeating. We should not, with our mouths, utter what we think Jesus "wants" to hear and in … Continue reading Trying to Live in Two Worlds?
Who Ya Gonna Call?
The guy in the car next to me was staring. The light hadn't turned green yet. I suddenly realized he noticed me talking....yelling really. There was no one else in my car. The stoplight was a prayer stop. Actually, any driving brings out the prayer in me. Other drivers think I am insane. I was … Continue reading Who Ya Gonna Call?
Duck!
Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. -- 1 Peter 3:1-2 OK - now - I have … Continue reading Duck!
How Much Are You Loved?
When I went through menopause (Yes, I am that old.), I went through temporary insanity. There, I have confessed it. First of all, I was so young, I could not figure out what was happening to me. Paranoia held me captive. For some reason, I thought everyone was out to get me. I became incredibly … Continue reading How Much Are You Loved?
Who Ya Gonna Turn To?
My husband had locked the inside garage door again. For some reason, he fears an imminent break-in by our Honda Accord. I pulled the car in and frantically closed the automatic garage door to keep dog, cats and a-sundry kittens from rushing into the garage. Safe in the darkness of a sheltered garage, I grabbed … Continue reading Who Ya Gonna Turn To?
Bible Study Breakout! Let’s start with a disclaimer…
Welcome to our first day of exploring how cracked pots can fill up with a loving God! First of all, let's pray: "God - You know us. You know what we need. As we read and study your Word, speak to our hearts. Give us direction and hope." Now that we’ve prayed -- I offer my … Continue reading Bible Study Breakout! Let’s start with a disclaimer…
Joy in the Journey…the Story of the Dogwood
I saw them 65 miles south of Atlanta. We'd shared the road with palm trees and pine trees and mack trucks since south Florida. Florida surroundings were lush and green and manicured and walled. North of Florida now, we drove the same road I followed with my father a year ago.Last year, we sang … Continue reading Joy in the Journey…the Story of the Dogwood
I Can’t Sleep…Let’s Do a Bible Study!
OK… here we go! I'm sitting here on a sleepless day-after-Easter morning. What better time to start a new Bible study on relationships? Last blog post, we talked about that mammoth Bible Verse my pastor asked me to memorize...Let's see if I get it straight in these weeee hours: We do not wrestle against flesh … Continue reading I Can’t Sleep…Let’s Do a Bible Study!
Put on Your Armor
We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of darkness, against spiritual strongholds in Heavenly places, therefore, put on the full armor of God so that you may be able to resist the evil day and having done all things, to stand. ~ Ephesians 6:12-13 My pastor knows … Continue reading Put on Your Armor
For the Birds..Sort Of
When God speaks, I hope I have sense enough to listen. If not, I guess He'll send a cardinal. But, I get ahead of myself. Have I ever told you my dad, who died last November, loved birds? "I bought 50 pounds of birdseed at the Belleville Seed House - the good stuff," dad would … Continue reading For the Birds..Sort Of
Confessions of a Type A Woman 