As I read this scripture I immediately thought "the writer certainly never saw the 20th century parenting in America. There are so many children who live without discipline. Parents are busy being the friends of their children, or busy with their own lives instead of being the parent. Society has said it is not okay to... Continue Reading →
As children we often look at discipline as anything but love. We see it as a negative punishment forced on us for disobedience. Whether it is having something taken away or a physical punishment, we think it is done in torture or pure hatred for our individual freedom and self-expression. In the spiritual, God disciplines... Continue Reading →
31 Days is an online writing challenge started by home blogger, Myquillyn Smith (The Nester), and now hosted by Crystal Stine, where bloggers pick one topic and write a post on that topic every day in October. We all link up just once on day one so that we can see all the topics and read... Continue Reading →
Meditating on that fact that God knows me, I was give the vision of a clock sitting on a mantle. The clock on the mantle tells time. It has a known purpose. I know that it is made of wood, had the white circle, the numbers and the hands that tell time. This has been... Continue Reading →
Psalms 139:16 You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your book. I admit I am a task-oriented person, and I live on my calendar. Whether it is work, family obligations, volunteer schedules, birthdays and anniversaries, appointments or reminders, it is... Continue Reading →
I was watching Robert Morris this morning "What's so Amazing about Grace" sermon. He gave a definition of grace as "the unmerited, undeserved, unearned kindness and favor of God." It struck me, and was completely untied to the message that God always gives us a chance to walk out, to be like Him, here on... Continue Reading →
Today as I was walking at dawn, my shadow caught my attention. After rounding a corner, several lights on the street and houses created shadows around me. Initially I saw three shadows, which is what caused me to start paying attention. As I walked at times I would see two shadows, or one shadow. For a stent where there was no shadow at... Continue Reading →
For the past sixteen years I have lived unequally yoked. I see God working, but that total surrender has just not happened. I became a Christian when I was eight years old. I didn't start walking in relationship until much later. In the mean time, I was lukewarm at my worst and a poor... Continue Reading →
I love the navigation app that I have on my phone. It has become a regular voice for me as I drive, especially if it is my first time driving there. Even if I know where I'm going I still use it to see if there might be a faster route to my destination. Saturday... Continue Reading →
Transparent beauty fragmented pieces pieced together forming a beautiful picture To draw attention, for enjoyment and inspiration. Broken Life Transparent hurt Glued back together By the blood of the cross Beautiful picture that draws attention to God's trans-formative power Mercy and grace inspiring others and providing hope Broken lives brought together Transparent to each other... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 