Spiritual Matters
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Yesterday, I was curled up in my ugly brown recliner, chosen for its comfort and not its looks, when my husband reminded me that I needed to be ready to leave soon. So, I hurried upstairs, which was a miracle in and of itself ( the ability to hurry up those stairs, that is). I…
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Dread. It sounds like it should be an emotion reserved for something harrowing you must confront, something in the near future that sets the nerves abuzz and instills a deep sense of apprehension and fear in your heart. That trip you booked to finally see the Great Wall of China or the picturesque Hawaiian islands…
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Yesterday, we celebrated my father’s fiftieth birthday. This year, I will turn twenty-five. My father was twenty-five when I was born… It is strange how as we are young and yearning to run, time seems to drag; and when we are nearing the end and slow to a crawl, time starts to sprint. I wonder…
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I happened to hear a quote in a recap on the Today Show from an interview Oprah did with Dr. William Petit Jr. whose wife and daughters were murdered in 2007. When asked if he felt forgiveness was something he felt he needed to do eventually, this was his response: “Right now, no…I don’t. I…
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This morning’s church service addressed the issue of contentment. Admittedly, this is something I needed a reminder of because this has been one of the most difficult seasons in many respects. Much of the stress stems from financial issues. It was a hard sermon to swallow, despite agreeing with everything said, because of just how…
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There is a reason why so many use jumping as a metaphor for truly letting go. To defy gravity for that one moment, you must let go. Your feet must leave the foundation you have come to trust and believe someone will be there to catch you. That someone in my life is God. I…
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Throughout my life, via sermons, devotions and speakers I have been challenged many times to answer the question: Are you living boldly for Christ? This evening I would instead like to pose the question: Are you living boldly in sin? Our fleshly nature makes it difficult at times to truly grasp the magnitude of God’s…
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This blog has experienced a few facelifts since its inception nearly five years ago. Its original purpose was to serve as a means to keep my family and friends updated on the goings on in my life. The eighteen year old that posted the initial entries was eager to share about the impromptu outing she…
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I will start this entry by simply stating: I am but a sinner saved by the grace of God. Each day I endeavor to live more like Christ but many times fall short. However, the more I dive into my Bible, take notes during church services, share devotion time with my husband, talk to God…
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“Love thy neighbor” I have heard this simple yet poignant message shared often throughout my childhood and into my young adult years. It sounds good to say. It sounds even better to say you practice the act of genuinely loving your neighbor…but what about the moments that truly test this love of a neighbor?…