[...thoroughly equipped] It's that time again! Another blogging year has flown right by! It's at years end that I love to take stock of the lessons, the victories, and even my not so memorable moments. All of it teaches me so much, and gives me so many great reasons to praise Jesus. Refocus My first … Continue reading Evaluating the Flight Data
Road Trip Rescue – Part 1
[...practice hospitality] Some things really do take practice. Being that I'm an introvert, hospitality is a challenge for me. I don't really consider myself socially anxious anymore, but in many ways I'm no different than our cats; brand new situations can sometimes cause me to stress right out. A Hero Heart Have I ever mentioned … Continue reading Road Trip Rescue – Part 1
Faithfully He Prunes
[He cuts off every branch that doesn't bear fruit] As I was looking at the Cherry tree, late May, I couldn't help but notice that quite a significant sized branch had no leaves whatsoever. Immediately my mind went to John 15:2. It wasn't long after my discovery that our upstairs neighbor did some pruning, removing that … Continue reading Faithfully He Prunes
Dedication
[Present your bodies…] Before Jesus could begin His ministry on Earth, besides doing some years of growing, Mary and Joseph had Jesus circumcised and named Him Jesus at 8 days old. (Luke 2:21) Then, as was customary by Jewish law, they went to the temple to present Him to God. For in the law it … Continue reading Dedication
Evergreen
[It's leaves are always green] As I glance out our window, the same thing always catches my eye: a brown Evergreen tree. Obviously, this tree has no life left in it anymore, and if it were standing in our yard, it would have been chopped down long ago! However, there it stands on the other … Continue reading Evergreen
After the Rain
After the rain The mushrooms grow The Sun returns And the breeze gently blows. While up above the clouds so high The sound of airplanes fills the sky. After the rain There's a calm in my soul The peace returns As the winds of change blows. While off in the distance I … Continue reading After the Rain
Grappling with Growing Pangs
[So don't be too good or wise!] I can't be the only one grappling with the pangs of growth. Recently I was reading how the Bald Eagle has to go through some awkward patterns of plumage growth before it's bright white head of feathers grows in fully. I’ve felt that way myself-- just awkward. … Continue reading Grappling with Growing Pangs
