James 1: 2 - 4 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Matthew 5:48 So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect. Awww … Continue reading Perfection
Month: March 2014
family
Quilter are a family. and I mean that in the broadest sense of family, the deepest sense of family. There to love and support and grow and nurture one another. And there when we need one another. Nichole we are praying for and supporting your family through this. The first link is to the Shepherd … Continue reading family
Sometimes I feel a bit weird
But this post on Matt Walsh's blog reminded me I'm not. I am a unique individual. Made in the image and likeness of God. Go be the kid God wants You to be, not who everyone else thinks you should be. God bless! Teri
Speaking to my heart
I've been enjoying Henri Nouwen lately and these speak to my heart so I thought I'd share these with you. Returning to Trust In my own life I well know how hard it is for me to trust that I am loved, and to trust that the intimacy I most crave is there for me. … Continue reading Speaking to my heart
Word of God Speak
At one point in my life I learned the JOY acronym. As acronyms go this is a pretty good one: Jesus - First Others - Second Yourself - Last This essentially puts us in the "right working order". When we put God first our world is well-ordered and the other two flow naturally from this … Continue reading Word of God Speak
Be Still and Know
The beauty of early morning quiet is that I can be still and know that God is God and I am not. There is a melody running through my head that I can't quite remember where it came from. "Be still and know that I Am God" quietly strolls through my mind asking me to … Continue reading Be Still and Know
Jonah and Surprise!!
I've always been fascinated with the story of Jonah. The way the readings go the Psalm Response for today is from Psalm 51. When I looked at the readings for tomorrow (it's Tuesday night when I'm writing) I giggled as I scanned Jonah's journey through the City of Nineveh calling them to conversion of heart … Continue reading Jonah and Surprise!!
Come to the Quiet
Pondering takes effort and often more time than I think I have to write something that is meaningful. And in this moment I realized that what I write in a journal or on a blog does not have to be meaningful, more to the point what I consider meaningful. I may not ever need to … Continue reading Come to the Quiet
For Better, for worse
and no I don't mean the cartoon. This Lent already has given me a beautiful gift and a deep reminder of why we practice. Yes, we enter into the desert with Jesus for 40 days of fasting and temptation. I know I become keenly aware of chocolate when I give it up for any period … Continue reading For Better, for worse
Lenten Reflection
Alert: This post is not to chide or correct or shame anyone. This has been on my heart for much longer than the beginning of this Lenten Season. Social media often makes us keenly aware of people's feelings and reactions. Sometimes I can set them aside and move on however the ongoing reaction to "giving … Continue reading Lenten Reflection