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Waiting in the Chaos
I'm reading a book right now called When the Heart Waits by Sue Monk Kidd. Numerous times I had to put the book down and wonder-- did this woman know what was in my head? The book was written in 1990. Yet the thoughts, the issues, the questions... the abyss of the...
A Treasure, You
When I looked in the mirror at myself, my reflections were blurred by my own perceptions, biases and beliefs. When I looked at myself in others' mirrors, I saw a different reflection, peppered with their ideas, opinions and beliefs. When I looked at myself through the...
What I Like About Camping — the Top 30 List
I just returned from a "camping" trip. We stayed in a "lodge", which is a glorified term for "Big Room with 5 bunk beds, a bathroom and a shower, but with A/C and carpeting". So... for 3 nights in the lodge, the minivan was crammed full of bedding, towels, clothing,...
Lessons from an Autumn Tree
I love trees. It's sad to me to live in a suburban house where there are only a few baby trees on the perimeter of the yard. I'm missing grand, stately trees with branches that stretch across the yard and provide ample shade, and with hundreds of leaves fluttering in...
Breakfast, a Meltdown, a Movie…and a Re-Do?
It's been a whirlwind of a day. This morning started out early. The kids and I left the house at 7:30 am to attend the county's annual "Breakfast on the Farm". It was our first time to attend this event, and we even volunteered to help out. N was a great sport; as it...
Label: Writer
I cherish this time of day... it is evening right now, a gentle breeze is blowing, a few raindrops are falling, the kids are asleep... and I am doing what I love to do, nearly every day, at this time of day--- I'm writing. I write about anything and everything. I...
You rock, Abi-girl
Once upon a time, there was a woman whose name was Abigail. She not only was beautiful, but she was also very wise. She was the apple of her parents' eyes. She grew in grace and knowledge, and gained the favor of those who knew her. So naturally when it came time to...
Cries in the Night
There are voices crying out in the darkness. Their cries originate from the other side of the world, bounce off the clouds, echo from the sky, and reach my ears. I am listening. They live as prisoners. Abused by their caretakers, they are neglected by family and...
Immeasurable, Infinite
I know that I am righteous before him, that my sins are cleansed and I am redeemed through Christ’s blood. Because of him I have boldness to come before God, to bow at His feet at His throne, His golden bejeweled throne. I imagine what it must look like, and I imagine...
In The End
I learned something new recently, from the Beth Moore study I'm in currently, which is the latest version of her study called "Breaking Free". All of the material and thoughts below are from her Bible study-- all of the credit goes to Lifeway Publishers and Beth...
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