Vivid dreams. I have them. I’ve always had them. Okay—sometimes they were during the day when I should have been listening to the teacher give out the next day’s assignment—but they were very real. I still have them, but mostly at night when I am sleeping. I tell my husband about them even though dreams… Read More
Sluggish from sitting?
Writers, how many hours a day do you sit in front of a computer? Me, too. That’s why a book review of The First 20 Minutes on NPR’s Fresh Air caught my attention. New York Times Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds shared some simple ways to combat the sedentary lifestyle—many of which I already practice.… Read More
Philippians 2:5-8 Servant-hearted and obedient
What is my attitude supposed to be? Am I to be someone who is always concerned about my status, my importance, and recognition for who I am? No, God calls me to give up status to be servant-hearted and obedient to Him. Philippians 2:5-8 (New Living Translation) You must have the same attitude… Read More
Valley growth
Never apologize for being deep in the valley, For the soil is rich there, Good for growth. It’s okay to be on the mountain top, But there in the thin soil Growth is minimal.
Philippians 2:3-4 Humility
When we live in the flow of the river of humility, we enjoy the flow of the living water. Storms of selfish ambition and vain conceit cause our rivers to overflow their boundaries bringing damage and heartache. We need to forget ourselves long enough to lend a hand to others. Philippians 1:29-30 (New… Read More
Guest Post from Pastor Dave Huizenga
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 a study in the book of Nehemiah A fine running machine is not enough… Nehemiah 8:8 They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read. My brother-in-law… Read More
Getting started
The hardest part of writing is starting. My whole being yells things at me: “There’s too much here to get my head around.” “You’d do a much better job if you took a walk first, or a nap, or ate chocolate, or had another cup of coffee.” “You don’t have enough time to finish this… Read More
