I don’t always take away the message our pastor delivers as he means for us to. Sometimes something he says piques my interest or resonates with something I’ve been curious about. Here is the passage of scripture he quoted from on Sunday. This is what you must write to the angel of the church in …
As I worshiped on Sunday morning, I was struck with the difference in how people participate in worship. My husband and I are totally opposite. I’m an exuberant worshipper and he is an introspective worshipper. While I am clapping or lifting my hands, swaying and singing, he is quiet and still, sometimes bowing his head. …
“That’s just the way I am.” Have you ever felt that way? Or maybe—“I’m too broken, God can’t fix me.” Or even—“My son/daughter will never come back to Jesus.” We try and we try to be the person we think we should be, and we pray and we pray for our lost loved ones. But …
In the realm of writing, WIP is a common term used when asking another writer what they are working on. But, of course, it isn’t limited to writing. We Christians also use this phrase to rightly explain why we aren’t perfect. I’m in the midst of both kinds of WIPs, so when one of my …
I have been feeling down on myself and lackluster. I want to attribute it to the season, my weight, or my pain flaring every time I try to do something. But, could it be more? The scripture that came to mind was Paul talking about not doing what he wants but what he hates (Romans …
Struggling with my thoughts today - on my writing, my routine, and the magnitude of opportunities available to help me on this journey - the Spirit spoke the song lyrics: free your mind and the rest will follow. (En Vogue) Okay, God, what are you trying to tell me? You’ve heard the saying - you …
Today I reported for jury duty and it got me thinking about the law. In court, cases are divided between civil and criminal law. Was a crime committed or a right violated? When it comes to God, the law we refer to is the Law of Moses, this includes the Ten Commandments which God himself …
I have been attending a virtual writer’s retreat the past couple of days. Such amazing speakers with great insights. The thing I’m butting my head against, is the conflict of the different schools of thought. One speaker will tout the benefit of narrowing in on your target reader and another will say write what inspires …
John 5:19-20 (NLT) 19 So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he is doing. In fact, the Father will show him how to …
I am not Feeling like writing right now but I am committed, so here goes: F is for Fluoxetine. The third or fourth prescription I tried for my depression. This is the one that is working fairly well for me. So I had to include it in my positive changes. It’s always a battle giving …
The Far Reaches of Grace 