I’ve been reading some old journals lately. I’m so grateful that I didn’t burn them the way I wanted to last year. Last year when I was heartbroken at the path Christ had called me to take. When I was discouraged at the future that seemed so bleak. Because in reading them, I can now… Continue reading The Final Test
Category: Doing Life To My Best Ability
Psalm 23
This weekend I lie in the Lord’s arms. I cried out to Him and shared my turmoil. From the depths of my soul I cried out. And I heard His response. He wants me to trust Him. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.He makes me lie down in green pastureshe leads me beside… Continue reading Psalm 23
Girl Gone Noticed
Well now, 2014 has been a whirlwind of very unexpected activity. And as the winds blew, I eagerly raised my wings and sailed on every layer of exciting current that I could possibly make contact with. The experience of pursuit has been enlightening and also emotional. Fear and anxiety play tug of war in my… Continue reading Girl Gone Noticed
Matters of the Heart
His interest took me by surprise, but I’m remaining open. I’m uncharacteristically trying my hand at the less extreme side of thinks. My personality type causes me to see things as black and white, right or wrong, husband or no husband. But this narrow path with Christ has revealed far too many winding, dirt paved… Continue reading Matters of the Heart
An Ever Unfolding Testimony on Life, Love and Sexual Purity
Last year around this time I wrote about my testimony, which was this: Abstinence, Celibacy, Sexual Purity. The Lord rewarded my obedience in this area by publishing it in a book compiled by a woman whose ministry is based on being a 30-something year old virgin. Ultimately, she made it to her wedding night and… Continue reading An Ever Unfolding Testimony on Life, Love and Sexual Purity
Overcoming the Winter Seasons of Life
I looked at my phone and was surprised to see the message on the screen. My friend shared some news about her current plight as a single parent of now 2. Of course I called instead of replying via text because that’s what good friends do. We don’t respond to such sensitive, weighty matters via text.… Continue reading Overcoming the Winter Seasons of Life
The Buddy System
It’s pretty common for teachers to have kids partner up either on a field trip, a special school project or at the beginning of the school year for a few weeks. In the latter case the purpose is to help the kids in their adjustment to a whole new routine and environment. The goal is… Continue reading The Buddy System
Just Another Monday
It’s 4 o’clock. That is a sign of victory. 4 o’clock means I’ve made it through most of the day and 6 o’clock will be here before I know it. Of course 5 o’clock is true quitting time as most employees with any ounce of authority over me are on their way out the door,… Continue reading Just Another Monday
The Way Jesus Sees Me: Awakening to True Beauty
I just finished reading “The Way Jesus Sees You” a short but powerful e-book written by stellar writer Kristen Strong. It was beautiful. Piercing. And intimate. The content took aim at my heart and released its truth, stirring up some carefully tucked away issues regarding self identity and value. Clearly Kristen has walked through and… Continue reading The Way Jesus Sees Me: Awakening to True Beauty
There is Power in the Name
There have been times lately that my heart has been so overcome with pain that I could not speak. (Psalm 18) The pangs of death surrounded me, and the floods of ungodliness made me afraid. The sorrows of Sheol surrounded me; the snares of death confronted me. I could not utter even a single syllable. It… Continue reading There is Power in the Name