Giving up things is good. After all Jesus gave up his earthly life for us. So there's something good to come from giving stuff up. We give things up for so many reasons, mostly for the love of another person and truthfully for the good healthy love of ourselves. When we practice Lent well we … Continue reading Lent
Category: reflections
Trust
Proverbs 3:5, 6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths. Often when I sit down to write I have no idea where the words will lead. I think one thing and as … Continue reading Trust
it’s Friday
The joy of the Lord is my strength. Have a great day peeps! Teri PS please continue praying for a special intention
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
A Quilter's Heart 