Have you ever prayed this prayer? Seems like a very odd way of getting a child to sleep with all the implications that they might not wake up. Not exactly the recipe for a good night’s rest. It starts out well but ends frightfully. This prayer is said to have been written in a 1698… Continue reading My Soul to Keep
A Revolutionary Shift from an American Christian to Taking Jesus Seriously
I am experiencing a revolutionary work of God in my life these days. I feel a direct call to take Jesus more seriously than I ever have before. (reading "If Jesus was Serious" by Skye Jethani) I feel the culture we live needs to see the actual Jesus who showed us the way to live… Continue reading A Revolutionary Shift from an American Christian to Taking Jesus Seriously
Following the Difficult Path Part 3: The Prescription
I hope that you have read both part 1 and part 2 and have had some time to bring the dream I have shared to the Holy Spirit. I also hope you have been able to discern if there is anything for you to learn. I know that not all of my dreams are for everyone. However, before I… Continue reading Following the Difficult Path Part 3: The Prescription
Following the Difficult Path: Part 2-Symbols and Meanings
In this Prophetic Dream series, I am attempting to process the dreams I believe are communication that I am given from Jesus. In the first post, I describe the dream in parable/story form to provide the reader with a chance to start thinking if the story connects with them in any way. In part 2,… Continue reading Following the Difficult Path: Part 2-Symbols and Meanings
Prophetic Dream Series: Following the Difficult Path: Part 1
I have felt for quite a while that it is time to take a difficult path, and honestly, it scares me to death. As a people pleaser who prefers to keep the peace, I have been giving in to my fear so much that I have resisted more than I have given in to God's… Continue reading Prophetic Dream Series: Following the Difficult Path: Part 1
Time to Learn New Tricks
In these, imposed on us, homebound days, we are all having to figure out new things; new ways to get our work done, new ways of getting along with those stuck with us, new ways to handle boredom. I have found it challenging, but the other two members of my household seem to really enjoy… Continue reading Time to Learn New Tricks
The Safe Place We Long For
Today, I have one question for you. Do you feel safe? If you were to ask me that question a few years ago, I would have said, "yes, for the most part." Yes, because I live with a protective husband in a small community with a low crime rate. I have loving friends who I… Continue reading The Safe Place We Long For
When 5 Words Can Change Your Life
Words are pretty powerful things. For instance, whether you heard the 5 words "Happy Valentine's Day, my love" today or not could have shifted the balance of your mood considerably. I know it used to for me. But today it does not and I am sure it is because of 5 other words that jumped… Continue reading When 5 Words Can Change Your Life
The Poem of Us
'Twas the start of 2019, and all through our houseNot an animal was stirring, not even a mouse;Our house was all quiet and cleaned daily with care,No need for a Swiffer to deal with dog hair; Every morning Colleen could stay snuggled in bed,No one waking her early with a need to be fed;With work… Continue reading The Poem of Us
Thursday Thoughts: Drain the Water, Keep the Dog.
This past Sunday was bath time for my sweet pup, Crowder. Sometimes I can’t believe how dirty this dog, who spends most of his time in the house, can get. Even the floor mat beside my tub has brown spots from those dirty paws. Thankfully, Crowder loves to have a bath. I am not sure… Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: Drain the Water, Keep the Dog.
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