Here in America, service projects and giving ramps up at the end of the year. Whether it is the good will of the holidays or the tax write off by the end of the year, there are many opportunities to serve our fellow man. As with everything American, we whip ourselves into an exhausting frenzy with wonderful projects. In the past, these many choices have left me exhausted, sometimes sick, and glad the season was over for another year.
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Living a quiet mediocre life does not bring the peace I crave. For decades I listened to the words of those screaming into the nearest microphone. I responded with silence. The louder they screamed, the more I retreated to the middle of the road. I neither agree nor disagree. Continue reading “Mediocre Really?”
On Sunday, we drove up to our mountain home. I remembered the promise God gave me a few years ago:
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. [Jeremiah 29:11NKJV] Continue reading “And the Dream Begins”
A few days ago I was working around the house and talking with God. Overwhelmed I was fast heading towards complaining. Sometimes God lets me find my way. Other times he sends a message. This one came in the form of a thought. Do I let it beat me? Or with God do I beat it? Continue reading “Do I let it beat me?”
There is someone who is named for pain. His name is a part of history. I looked up Jabez on a few baby naming websites. To this day, Jabez still means, sorrow; pain; borne in pain. Can you imagine being named for pain? Continue reading “A Name for Grief and Pain”
This was my question for the Holy Spirit when I sat down and stared at the blank document. I knew what I wanted to write about. But, the opening evaded me. I prayed, “Holy Spirit lead me.” Continue reading “Where do I start?”
When God creates us he gives us the will to choose. In the garden, God gave mankind a choice in the form of a tree. The temptation to ‘know it all’ was strong. I have listened to this voice too. I have a curious nature. Eve and I want to know it all. Just taste the fruit… Continue reading “When Pain Began”
I said I was starting a study on pain. Well, I admit this week I have procrastinated. The Lord has no desire to harm me but I am dragging my feet anyway. Continue reading “Dragging My Feet”
Dear Reader, I missed a post in all my camp adventures. It’s time to catch you up on all the good, bad and the ugly. Continue reading “Letter from Camp”
Milly Really! 