Note: This is a repost from 2010; however, as I prayed for single mom’s, raising their children without a dad, this past Father’s Day, I was reminded how much prayer these warrior women need. Single parenting is definitely one of the “hard things.” For the past several weeks we have been blessed with a visiting family… [Read More]
prayer
for this
It was Communion Sonday. The elements were placed neatly on the altar table. The message had been given. The piano was gently playing. “Now, take a few moments of personal reflection to confess and repent before we disperse the bread and wine.” Sinner me, I bowed my head. Immediately, recent “stuff” was revealed to me…. [Read More]
my favorite scriptures
Several weeks ago I joined Bible Gateway Blogger’s Guild (BG2) – it seemed a good “fit” because I use Bible Gateway for all my online scripture research and resources. I love that I can see one scripture in however many translations as I need, and I don’t have to be a techie to use the… [Read More]
the night watch
Years ago in a mid-week service I shared how tired I was because the Lord had me on “night watch” for my son – I would pray for hours in the still of the night and the lack of sleep was finally catching up to me. After service a brother came up to me and… [Read More]
your name
My loving, patient Abba, Do You know how hard it is for me to name Your Name? Because my own relationship with my earthly father was so not good. He told me he loved me but he: let me down; he lied; he cheated; he made excuses; he didn’t come through; he disappointed; he took… [Read More]
angst
angst; noun: a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish. Last week I experienced something I’ve never quite felt before – it was about one in the morning and I had a full-blown anxiety attack. Over something so benign, I was almost embarrassed! But, after lying in the darkness and trying to figure it out it dawned… [Read More]
passion
I am at it again. Searching for my passion and I believe I am on to something. I don’t think when someone is passionate about a thing that one should strive in doing it. Strive (verb): to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: He strove to make himself understood. to make strenuous efforts toward any goal: to strive for success. to contend in opposition, battle, or any conflict; compete. to struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance: to strive against fate. to rival; vie. What does it mean to have passion about something? According to Yahoo Ask! the… [Read More]
Prepper
Sharpshooter loves the show on NatGEO called “Doomsday Preppers”. He has our grandson watching it too and when the two of them are together they talk about bug out bags and bunkers and lots of other things that are foreign to my vocabulary! “Doomsday Preppers explores the lives of otherwise ordinary Americans who are preparing for… [Read More]