Sitting on the Mount of Beatitudes reminded me of the simplicity of life as the sun began to rise each morning. It was a serene place. You saw the calmness of the sea of Galilee and felt a dry breeze the closer you walked toward the waters. I was reminded of each step I took; … Continue reading Silence and Solitude
I will be here
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” (Deuteronomy 31:8) “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20b) God is with me now and always. There are days I wake up and wonder. It’s those … Continue reading I will be here
Oh My Soul
"All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out." John 6:37 "Oh, my soulOh, how you worryOh, how you're weary, from fearing you lost controlThis was the one thing you didn't see comingAnd no one would blame you, thoughIf you cried in privateIf you tried to … Continue reading Oh My Soul
The Ark
Genesis 5-7 Why Noah? I asked myself this question this week. Why not, Enoch? Since the first time I ever read about Enoch, I was fascinated by him. A man, who has so few of verses in the scripture, yet the legacy of Enoch has had more impact by what he did than what he … Continue reading The Ark
First Family
Genesis 4:1-26 Names. Parents search and look at names to give their unborn child and they all have a meaning. Sometimes, I wonder who decided that the name Matthew means "gift of God" But here in this first family we see names given and meaning behind the name applied. Eve, is named and her name … Continue reading First Family
Genesis
A start to my 20th year of doing Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). Back in the fall of 1998 I started BSF, with my leader Madeline and teaching leader Kathy. I would eventually go through 6 teaching leaders- yikes, and partaking in BSF in 3 different states. This year, will mark my 4th time doing Genesis. … Continue reading Genesis
really God?
The still small voice. It's God. I had a woman tell me once "if its odd, its God" yep I can see that. I find God repeats himself to me, I can't imagine why? Perhaps, its because I ignore it, think He is crazy, and somedays I literally say out loud, sorry I can't hear … Continue reading really God?
Good.
Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” God is good- all the time. All the time- God is good. Where is God’s goodness when the life around me is falling down. Where is the goodness when I feel I am being swallowed up … Continue reading Good.
Abide.
Abide. My word for the year. Every year God chooses a word for me. Most years I argue with God as to what my word should be. I ask for confirmation after confirmation. This year was no different. It just came in a bolder way. I went to church on the first Sunday morning of … Continue reading Abide.
Foundation.
The flooring in my home Foundation. The foundation of ones home to the foundation of my heart. 1 Peter tells us about Jesus being the cornerstone. The foundation- the starting point. (1 Peter 2:4-10) Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." This verse keeps coming to my … Continue reading Foundation.
The Daily Thorn 