Did you know that I separate my books alphabetically by author's name? And also into Fiction and Non-Fiction, with the Non-Fiction divided into Spiritual and Non-Spiritual? Because I just couldn't accept a book about a Marine sniper sitting beside Spurgeon's Sermons. Just wrong.Did you know that God provided a new church building for our church in less than three days? My mind is...
I recommend this post for the ladies!! As usual, Boundless Webzine (a ministry of Focus on the Family) gives a Biblically balanced view on a touchy subject. Bravo!http://www.boundless.org/2005/answers/a0001400.cfmHere's some quotes from the article:Yes, there are lots of Christian women who struggle with the problem of overemphasis on beauty. But ... others fall into the category of "mismanagement" or neglect. And ... this has...
Lately, I have been wondering why sinners seem to adore cathedrals. Huge cathedrals distract me. Instead of prayer, my eyes are consumed with visions of stained glass and stonework. I don’t feel reverence or the presence of God. I feel far from Him. As if He is unreachable. And I am insignificant and unneeded.“What veriest work of God was in these mighty living...
I should make this a regular feature of my blog... 'Cause I know y'all are so interested in what happens in my life. I really should make this one like the "Week in Review." I've been so busy in the last week that not much blogging occurred. But that would take a long time to type, so here's some snippets of fun. Friday....
Life-Giving GOD,Quicken me to call upon Thy name,for my mind is ignorant,my thoughts vagrant,my affections earthly,my heart unbelieving,and only Thy Spirit can help my infirmities.I approach Thee as Father and Friend,my portion forever,my exceeding joy,my strength of heart.I believe in Thee as the God of nature,the ordainer of providence,the sender of Jesus my Savior.My guilty fears discourage an approach to Thee,but I praise...
I spent a rare Friday night at home. It was nice! Dinner with the family. Spur-of-the-moment trip down to the lake. The Little Bro fished and I snapped pictures in the glimmering dusky light & read a new (oldish) book. Enroute to the lake, I told a fascinating story out of a book I had just started, and got The Little Bro hooked....
Inspired by Real Life:1. Mock someone's name. This is the cardinal sin. Don't you know that people can't help their names? It was their mama's fault that they're named after a plane or a famous person that committed suicide or an inanimate object, etc.2. Comment on their food choices. Just because they like weird food that you find disgusting, does not give you...
"The only hope of a decreasing self is an increasing Christ."F.B. Meyer "Humility is the proper estimate of oneself."Charles Spurgeon"If you are looking for an example of humility, look at the cross."Thomas Aquinas"God created the world out of nothing, and as long as we are nothing, He can make something out of us."Martin Luther"The more humble a man is in himself, the more...
A co-worker gave me a massive zucchini the other day. So big that I slung it over my shoulder to carry it like a sack of potatoes. Only half-jokingly. I only know how to make two things with zucchini: Chocolate chip zucchini cake (tastes better than it sounds) and zucchini bread. And I'm wondering how many loaves of zucchini bread this monster vegetable...
And so in mountain solitudes o'ertaken, As by some spell divine-- Their cares drop from them like the needles shaken, From out the gusty pine.-Bret HarteThe mountains were almost blue in the summer haze. Only the sound of rippling stream waters and the calling of the whippoorwills broke the silence. Dappled sunlight fell softly onto the pages of a book. Flickering firelight steadied...
These are song lyrics based on the parable found in Luke 8:4-15.There was a man who wentOutside to sow his seed.What kind of soil would it be?It didn't matter how,This man threw it out.It mattered where the seed would go.Oh, did it fall aside?Where the birds came to find.Trampled under and destroyed.Or, did it fall on rocks?Quickly to spring upAnd then to wither...
As you read this post, which has been pre-written and prescheduled like several others, I will be hidden away at a mountain cabin for a couple days... diligently seeking the three R's. Rest, song-wRiting, and Reading. No cell phone service, no computer, no distractions. Well, not many distractions. Pray that I glorify the Lord with my vacation! As you read this post, which...
Trust isWalking on the broken glassOf my shattered dreams.Trust isReaching for the hand of ChristThat lifts me up from drowning.Trust is Rejoicing in God's promisesWhile seeing the death of fleshTrust isKnowing my Lord is faithfulWhen things remain impossible.To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.O my God, in You I trust...Psalm 25:1-2 ...
"They're just like us---" The Curly Girl began..."Only from Virginia!" finished The Curious Girl. This past weekend, we had the joy of host(ess)ing our dear friends from Virginia. The youth group is right-they are like us. Like faith, like-minded, like in spirit and practice and love. The fellowship of the saints is a wonderful thing! It's like a missionary journey-sort of-when those affectionately...
Plastic bags full of football flags, now pooled with rainwater. A lonely volleyball net. Ashes from a bonfire. A chess set armed for battle. The once starry summer sky, now covered with wispy clouds. Blankets folded in a pile. Desserts still waiting to be eaten. Multicolor fireworks that have already had their moment of glory. A digital picture of The Little Bro in...
I've noticed that my blogging of late has been just narrative. And that's cool, and I'm sure y'all enjoy it, but there is so much more that God is doing.Amy Carmichael wrote...O for a passionate passion for souls!O for a pity that yearns!O for the love that loves unto death!O for a fire that burns!O for the pure prayer-power that prevails,That pours itself...
It was a tiny little brownie that I was enjoying today. Just one bite and all these memories came flooding back to me....Six years ago today, The Sis and I set out on our last great single-ladies-only road trip together. The Sis was in the middle of the frenzy of wedding-planning and big life couple-decisions. I had just lost my job, and been...
Things I Learned About being a Youth Leader while on the Youth Camp Trip:Pack for two people or three or a crowd, 'cause you're not a *real* youth leader unless at least two people end up wearing your clothes, using your shampoo or eating your food. No matter how many times you announce an important fact, someone will not remember it. You will...
