The joy of the Lord is my strength. Have a great day peeps! Teri PS please continue praying for a special intention
Month: February 2014
Ministry, Quilting and Call
There are two songs running through my head, competing ear worms if you will. Mandisa's "You're an Overcomer" and "As the Deer". As the deer comes from yesterdays reflection. And at the moment I'm feeling somewhat clueless as to why Mandisa's song is wandering through my head and heart. I sometimes stand back and look … Continue reading Ministry, Quilting and Call
A Longing Heart/A Longing of the Heart
Psalm 42 As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God. The Psalm itself is much longer than the bit I've got here. This Psalm like many others speaks to the heart longing for God, longing to more deeply experience … Continue reading A Longing Heart/A Longing of the Heart
Experience doesn’t happen all at once
I can just imagine St. Peter showing up at the Pearly Gates greeting the Lord after his own death saying, "whoa! I was so not ready for that! but thank you for trusting me." More likely he said, "I did my best Lord I hope it was enough." I woke up thinking about St. Peter … Continue reading Experience doesn’t happen all at once
Value
Psalm 139: 14 I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know. The Psalms, ah the poetry that sings to the soul, bringing our ever simmering emotions to the surface, out in the open for all to see. Psalms run from joy and ecstasy to downright rage … Continue reading Value
Encouragement part 2 – signs of new life
Colossians 2: 1 - 3: For I want you to know how great a struggle I am having for you and for those in Laodicea* and all who have not seen me face to face,that their hearts may be encouraged as they are brought together in love, to have all the richness of fully assured … Continue reading Encouragement part 2 – signs of new life
Encouragement
Ponder. Mary pondered all these things in her heart. Eventually "these things" became part of our collective story as Christians. And Mary pondered them. Deeply thinking. As she went to live with one of the disciples I can see Mary nurturing and encouraging the disciples and living the life that Jesus taught. 2 Corinthians 7: … Continue reading Encouragement
Hope
Isaiah 61: 10 & 11 I will rejoice heartily in the LORD, my being exults in my God; For he has clothed me with garments of salvation, and wrapped me in a robe of justice, Like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. As the earth brings forth … Continue reading Hope
Longing and Patience
Waiting for spring the promise of hope the colors that sing to my soul Happy Quilting! Teri
Running the race
Hebrews 12: 1b ". . . and persevere in running the race that lies before us." When I was 15 I watched the summer Olympics with great interest. The American Gymnastics team competed unbelievably well. I can still remember the exuberant smile on Mary Lou Retton's face when she stuck that final landing. I've been … Continue reading Running the race
A Quilter's Heart 