Bits of my life. Grace & Peace, Sandy All photos are mine.
Category: life
Who am I, really?
Well… I guess I’m going deep today. The verses that Holy Spirit have been bringing to mind are not the kind to tickle your ears. They are the kind that hold up a magnifying glass. If you are just starting to get to know God, this post is not a place to begin, but it …
A Quiet Place to Write
This weekend I attended the Realm Makers Conference and Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This was my third time attending. Every year I feel the acceptance of this community of Christian writers, editors, and publishers of speculative fiction. And every year I come away recharged and excited to get back to writing. This year my …
One Body
We had a guest pastor this Sunday and though his sermon was about prayer and a very good sermon, it was some opening comments that struck me. He said he loved the body of Christ, and even if it can be a challenge, we should too. He pointed out that even among the apostles, Jesus …
This is not Our Home
For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. Hebrews 13:14 NLT My son lost someone in his household this weekend. While we were celebrating a graduation, birthdays, and Father’s Day, another family was facing a tragedy. When I consider their pain I realize how my …
Busy as a Bee
Has life gotten so busy with all the stuff you’re doing, that you’re beginning to feel exhausted just thinking about it? That’s my life right now. I thought about writing something for Memorial Day, but I can’t do it. My mind is too full of so many things and my schedule too full of appointments …
Encouraging Words
If you’re driving around in the country right now you may recognize the background I used. It is of cottonwood fluff floating on the breeze. It is also the vision that God gave a sister-in-Christ for me at the women’s retreat I attended this weekend. It was a picture of how God was going to …
Beheld by God
As I prepared for Mother’s Day—church and lunch with my son—I thought about what I should wear and whether or not to wear makeup, knowing eventually there would be a picture taken of me. This reminded me of the lengths of preparation for last weekend’s competition stage and my ongoing belief that I am not …
Don’t Squash Another’s Faith
After returning from a singing competition I attended with our diverse women’s chorus, I mulled over the things I shared about my life and faith as the opportunities arose. I love getting to know people on a deeper level and I’ve learned that if I’m open to sharing my life, I need to remain a …
I’m the Only Me I’ve Got
Have you ever looked in a mirror and picked out all the things you don’t like about yourself? Or have you ever wished you didn’t have to deal with your particular pain, disease, or handicap? I have. And then after I wish my body was different, I wish my inner person was different. I wonder …
The Far Reaches of Grace 