God created the universe and everything in it in just 7 days. He keeps the earth spinning today. While He lived on earth, he healed, cast out demons, and revived people from the dead. Today, the Spirit of God lives inside me. He comforts, heals, provides, brings peace, gives wisdom, offers strength. He can orchestrate [...]
Archive for April, 2008
27 Apr
My new chair
The coolest thing happened this weekend. I got something that I’ve wanted for years….a comfy chair in my bedroom! The bedroom is the perfect quiet spot in the house–away from traffic and the tv, but it’s hard to read or hold my lappy comfortably in bed. Waa waa, I know. Poor me. And I’m way too cheap [...]
27 Apr
Habakkuk, part 2
This short book of the bible is a dialogue between Habakkuk, a “minor” prophet, and God. I’ve boiled it down in my own over-simplifying way. I’m no theologian, so it may or may not be entirely accurate—it’s just my take. There, disclosure’s done. Habakkuk: “Lord, do you see these evil people around me? When are [...]
25 Apr
Habakkuk, part 1
Alright, I’m getting a jump start on this weekend. The new message series at LC is called Habukkuk, why God doesn’t seem fair sometimes. So, I thought I’d read Habukkuk, all 3 chapters of it, before this weekend. Actually, I read most of it in one night. I loved what my bible said in the intro [...]
19 Apr
The Jesus I know
So, I’m finished with Mark, but something is still bothering me. I have to get it off my chest. You know the story about Jesus walking on water, right? You’ve been to church enough, you’ve heard the story. If not, you can read it here in the book of Mark, 6:47-52. I’ll retell. The disciples [...]
18 Apr
Why the heck is that in the Bible?
After Jesus is arrested, the bible says that all his disciples deserted him and ran away. In fear, probably. Instead of breaking this down and applying it to my life, I want to look at verse 51 and 52 of Mark, chapter 14. It says One young man following behind was clothed only in a long [...]
16 Apr
the one–it’s not me
Quote of the Day If I look at the mass, I will never act. If I look at the one, I will. Mother Teresa Here’s where God’s been hammering me lately. So much of my life I go through the motions like what I do doesn’t matter. If I could live more intentionally, like every [...]
16 Apr
Expectations…
They shape us. They shape the way we respond. Sometimes if your expectations are low, you can be pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately, I don’t usually have this problem. My expectations are often unrealistically high. Which leads, of course, to unmet expectations. Which leads to feelings of anger, frustration, and disappointment. Usually at my husband or my kids. [...]
11 Apr
My nose is broken
What most people don’t know about me is that i have a disability, albeit trivial. At least it’s considered trivial by most doctors. It’s called Congenital Anosmia. Sounds scary, huh? Especially when I use the word “Congenital”. Actually, it just means the lack of olfaction, or the inability to smell since birth. Yep, that’s right, [...]
10 Apr
Are you listening?
These words of Jesus remind me of the Parable of the 3 Servants (the one who was faithful with a little, received more…) Read them carefully. Listen closely. Mark 4:24-25 Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given–and you will receive even more. To those [...]
