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
Tag: prayer
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!
Teach Me
Sunday Readings: Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread … Continue reading Teach Me
Whatever! a different perspective
I like to read my Bible in the morning before I go for a walk. My quiet time is not just while I am sitting at my kitchen table with my Bible; it continues while I am walking. I like to read first, pray while walking, and then respond in writing when I return home. … Continue reading Whatever! a different perspective
Giving up, Giving in, Giving over
Giving up At some point during this journey I knew I needed to give up. Surrender. Recognize that I needed to live in the desert in order to reconnect with something greater than myself. Early on in this desert place I felt like giving up quilting, teaching and writing. I mistook this place for an … Continue reading Giving up, Giving in, Giving over
A Quilter's Heart 