"How will I know this?" (Luke 1) Oh Zechariah I relate to you. I believe, but oh Lord, I am in great need for help in my unbelief. Zechariah, a priest whose whole world was surrounded by things that reminded him and his people of God. His mind was filled with things of God as … Continue reading The Faith of Zechariah
As I opened the door of the hotel room ready for a much anticipated break, there was a wall and a closet. It looked like I had opened the wrong door, possibly a custodial closet. That oh no feeling grew as we stepped in the room, and I learned that ocean view and ocean front … Continue reading Ocean Side Views
Be praised for all Your tenderness by these works of Your hands Suns that rise and rains that fall to bless and bring to life Your land Look down upon this winter wheat and be glad that You have made Blue for the sky and the color green that fills these fields with praise -Rich … Continue reading Practicing Resurrection Day 9
This sassy squirrel cracked me up. I stopped to admire his beauty, and he turned around to scold me. I tried to explain that I did not want his treasure, but he was not to be convinced. Oh sassy friend, reminding me of all the times I go on and on to God, letting Him … Continue reading Practicing Resurrection Day 5
This morning involved getting up and heading into school to sub after being off for over a week. I chose to be on the lookout for life and to listen closely for God's heartbeat. What I saw took my breath away. It was hard to capture with a picture but coming over the hill, looking … Continue reading Practicing Resurrection Day 2
I want to know the mind of Christ. I pray often that I will have His eyes and heart as I go about my day. That I would have ears to hear with His ears, but without His mind most of it seems jibberish, or goes without notice. Today we were reading about the betrayal, … Continue reading The Mind of Christ
Not sure if it was just my school, but in fifth grade the girls went in one classroom with the lady teacher, and the boys went the other way with the male teacher. I am not sure what the boys discussed. When we reconvened they seemed to have played games or something, while the young … Continue reading Fifth Grade Health Class (Girls Only)
In school we used to have to learn things "by heart," like our multiplication tables. You need to know your phone number, or social security number by heart. My husband still knows all his friends' phone numbers from growing up years by heart. People who know number stuff by heart amaze me. I am a … Continue reading By Heart
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