I have a purpose, a direction, a raison d’etre. I need to listen to God daily, continue in strong relationship with him, and choose to follow where he leads. Psalm 1:4-5 (The Message) You’re not at all like the wicked, who are mere windblown dust— Without defense in court, unfit company for… Read More
Reader’s Choice
I love to read fiction. I have a few favorite genres, but if it’s a good story, I’m not too fussy. When I find an author I enjoy, I’m always on the lookout for their latest and greatest and get ready to “take a vacation” in a good book. However, last week that methodology just… Read More
Psalm 1:3 Fruit and Flowers
My roots are firmly planted in you, bringing me the nourishment of your words, your love, your peace, your shelter and your strength. You water me with the flow of your Holy Spirit. May my fruit and blossoms benefit everyone I meet. Psalm 1:1-2 (The Message) You’re a tree replanted in Eden, bearing… Read More
Passing through the fire
I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians… Read More
Psalm 1:1-2 What will I choose today?
Every minute, every hour, and every day I get to choose–this ability and opportunity of choice is God-given. Could I ever love like that? Could I give you my constant love and attention, leave my gloriousness for a time to be confined in the shell and time of a human life for you, even suffer… Read More
Philippians 4:21-23 Receive and experience amazing grace
I can hold onto something that will never be taken away–God’s amazing grace. Therein lies my contentment and joy. Philippians 4:21-23 (The Message) Give our regards to every follower of Jesus you meet. Our friends here say hello. All the Christians here, especially the believers who work in the palace of Caesar, want to… Read More
Slimy Learning
I watched a Ted Talks last night with my husband on quantum levitation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXHczjOg06w). Boaz Almog shows how a phenomenon known as quantum locking allows a superconductor disk to float over a magnetic rail—completely frictionlessly and with zero energy loss. I watched with my jaw dropped and followed the explanation with only one pause to… Read More
