We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties. Oswald Chambers “Don’t tell God about your problems – tell your problems about God.” -unknown The quiet hour of prayer is one of the most favorable opportunities He has in which to speak to us seriously. In quietude and solitude before the… [Read More]
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Two Things – Can We Talk?
First: This move has taught me many things. As I walked last week I felt the Lord say to me that the realization of wanting and needing to relocate was a surrender. Isn’t that an interesting concept? I am not a contemplative writer, nor a contemplative thinker. But, I do ponder and my heart and spirit… [Read More]
Quietude: July 14-15, 2018
You shall seek Me and find Me, when you shall search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29.13 The quiet hour of prayer is one of the most favorable opportunities He has in which to speak to us seriously. In quietude and solitude before the face of God our souls can hear better than… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: DONE!
I haven’t participated in Five Minute Friday in weeks – I haven’t even peeked into the Twitter party or the Facebook group page – we have been very, very busy moving. This morning I stalked Kate and saw that she said, “Done,” last night. NOW, this word I can relate to… Stick a fork in… [Read More]
One Word 2018- Update!
Let us not become weary in doing the right thing because at the appointed time we will reap a harvest if we don’t give up. Galatians 6.9 (SMS translation) It’s no secret that we just sold our mountain/country home of 30 years – a home and acreage, which provided shelter and a safe place for… [Read More]
Quietude: July 8, 2018
There is no arriving at a high state of grace without much praying, and no staying in those high altitudes without great praying. – E.M.Bounds* The quiet hour of prayer is one of the most favorable opportunities He has in which to speak to us seriously. In quietude and solitude before the face of God… [Read More]
Independence Day 2018
I enjoy being part of LifeLetterCafe and writing a twice monthly devotion for LifeLines. The week of July 4th is always a busy and fun week of vacations, picnics, fireworks, and other sundry pleasurable things! I plan to post twice monthly on my favorite topic of HOPE. Because as we all know #hopechangeseverything Today, I… [Read More]
Quietude – July 1, 2018
Every time Jesus sees that there is a possibility of giving us more than we know how to ask, He does so. And in order to do so He often has to deal with us in ways which are past our finding out. – Ole Hallesby* The quiet hour of prayer is one of the… [Read More]