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
Baking
He spoke to them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast* that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened. - Matthew 13:33 Cooking is an art. Baking is a science. I'm a utilitarian cook. I cook to eat. Getting dinner on the table … Continue reading Baking
Giving Credit where Credit is due
I Corinthians 1: 1-3 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, to the church of God that is in Corinth, to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy, with all those everywhere who call upon the name of our … Continue reading Giving Credit where Credit is due
Sometimes my favorite word is “Recalculating”
"God writes straight with crooked lines" is a line from a friend. I'm not sure where he heard it however it doesn't matter the source. It's a reality I've lived my entire adult life. I remember praying once that I wanted to be a missionary but "God please don't send me to New York". Uhm, … Continue reading Sometimes my favorite word is “Recalculating”
Patience
Oh way back a long way back I remember listening to Bullfrogs and Butterflies. It's so long ago it the music was on vinyl. Remember that? Vinyl was really cool having a sound that is just a wee bit scratchy and a little sensitive. There is often a reason why memories surface now and again. … Continue reading Patience
And on the 7th day
Genesis 2:2 On the seventh day God completed the work he had been doing; he rested on the seventh day from all the work he had undertaken. God does not need to rest. God just is. Being a human I needed to rest. Between my part time job and things here at home I'm spent. … Continue reading And on the 7th day
Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening
This line from the 1 Samuel 3 has always captured the attention of my heart. Samuel believes he's hearing Eli's voice when in fact it is God calling him. Samuel had every reason to believe that Eli was calling him. Eli called and spoke with him frequently. He knew Eli's voice. But, like so many … Continue reading Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening
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