There are many passages of Scripture that refer to gifts both actual (teaching, preaching, laboring, marriage, ordination, single life) and spiritual (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness) these are always accompanied by a sense of, no, a requirement of generosity. These gifts are meant for the other in our life. These are meant to share. … Continue reading Gifts are meant for the other
Getting to the heart of the matter
Patti said in response to a fb status update: "I find a big issue for me is my pride doesn't want to keep going thru the painful stage. I feel like the world's longest beginner! But I'm committed." As I ready Patti's response this verse from Proverbs 16 came to mind: "Pride goes before disaster, … Continue reading Getting to the heart of the matter
Whining as a gateway to goodness
Someone finally said it and it hits home in a way. Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville posted "You Asked for it. . . Here it is". Spoiler Alert: she's asking quilters to stop whining. And in the kindest way possible. I gotta give Bonnie props for simply asking. Bonnie goes on to explain why the directions … Continue reading Whining as a gateway to goodness
Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving! Expressing thanks and gratitude for all of the blessings including the ones that don't feel like blessings! Enjoy! Teri
God speaks softly
Amy Grant: Don't Try so Hard Lyrics Amy sings this with James Taylor Another Monday comes and I just wanna breathe Cause it's a long, long week for someone wired to please I keep taking my aim, pushing it higher Wanna shine bright, even brighter now Wish I would tell myself Don't try so hard … Continue reading God speaks softly
Gifts or We’re all One of a Kind
I Corinthians 12: Unity and Variety. Now in regard to spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be unaware.... There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit;there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in … Continue reading Gifts or We’re all One of a Kind
Change
My two favorite seasons are spring and fall. I've been amazed with this years change. It's been a long time since autumn has come so early - more to the point the change has come early. It's been so interesting to watch. My morning commute takes me along the edge of a park and my … Continue reading Change
Whatsoever & Whatever!
Phil 4: 6 - 9 Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is … Continue reading Whatsoever & Whatever!
Letting go
If I had to use one word to describe Gramma it would have to be "memory keeper". When Gramma went into the assisted living home 10 years ago we sorted through a lot of her belongings then, though we never completed the process. It wasn't time. We still have a few things to go through … Continue reading Letting go
Saying Goodbye to Gramma
This weeks blog post I ask for your prayers for my family. On Friday September 27 my sweet Gramma passed from this life to the next. God has an amazing way of working things out - I taught in Maine last weekend and was able to visit her on Sunday. I got to bring her an … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to Gramma
A Quilter's Heart 