123rf.com photo:17931165 Sunday in church we sang a song that recounted the story of Mary Magdalene’s finding the empty tomb. We have sung this song before, but somehow that day I saw the whole scene, in my mind’s eye. And it has stayed with me. I thought about how it must have felt for Mary ... read more
A Quiet Life…
God wants for us to be life-long learners. We must be looking and listening to know what He is teaching us. He has been pretty clear with me lately, which is wonderful, but also humbling! He may be teaching you something very different and I would love to hear you share about your own journey. ... read more
Live it!
123rf.com # 9184942 People who don't know me well think I am a total extravert. But the life of "Marine kid" and "Air Force Wife" sometimes leaves me feeling like an complete introvert. So I guess I am a hybrid! Extraverts process their thoughts externally. Like if extraverts think it - they ... read more
What does not destroy you, makes you stronger…
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing (James 1:2-4). Friedrich Nietzsche said, "What does not destroy ... read more
Called to Believe…Revisited
"And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ" (Phil 1:6, ESV). I am sitting at the Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, AZ. I am waiting to board my flight to Charlotte, NC where I will attend the Proverbs31 Ministries SheSpeaks ... read more
Family Wisdom. Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 I think I mentioned this scripture here recently, but this Bible verse is the favorite of both my son and my hubby. Today, ... read more
Family Wisdom. Proverbs 1:32
Whoever listens to Me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster (Proverbs 1:33). Here, "listens" comes from the Hebrew Shama meaning: to hear, listen to, to obey. Doesn't it always come to this? When we obey the LORD, we draw near Him. We acknowledge His right-ness (His ... read more
