The Next Thing……..

Jul 27, 2011 | Faith

At She Speaks this weekend, I was struck by a quote of Elizabeth Elliott’s that was shared in one of the workshops. Being called by God is all about “doing the next thing” for Him. As I sat and listened and thought about my life, I knew that...

When Life is Filled by the Act of Emptying…..

Jul 26, 2011 | Faith

When we reach of place of letting go or emptying our lives of the things weighing us down, there comes a sense of being handed more than we could ever ask or imagine. Letting go and emptying ourselves of worry gives more time for joy Letting go and emptying our need...

When you slip………………………………

Jul 22, 2011 | Faith

Does anyone else ever feel like you slip back into old ways???? I’m sure glad Paul wrote these words in Romans 7:We know that the law is spiritual, but I am not spiritual since sin rules me as if I were its slave. I do not understand the things I do. I do not do...

Philippians Continued…….

Jul 21, 2011 | Faith

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Phil 4:4 “Chairo,” the Greek word for “rejoice” means “to be happy, or calmly cheerful.” Now, I’m going to be the first to say that sometimes it does not seem easy to...

Resting in His Shadow…..

Jul 20, 2011 | Faith

PSALM 91:1-2 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress,    my God, in whom I trust.” Well, it’s finally here. The week-long series of events...

We Don’t Have Time to Fight……

Jul 19, 2011 | Faith

Philippians 4:1-3 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true...