Prayer Changes Things!

I started to slip. Again. Some races are long ones. Some are short. We are remodeling our home. It’s exciting and unnerving all at once. I can do just about anything for a few weeks. Our remodeling is a short race. I can see the end in sight. Some races are long ones. Sustaining and […]

When I start to “feel good” again, my faith actually starts to slip. It is so subtle that I almost don’t even realize it. As I start to “feel better”, I start to take my life back into my own hands again. I start to think “I can do this”.
The crisis has slightly lifted. I […]

This is Part 2 of 2 on the Danger of Feeling Good Again. Part 1 can be viewed here.
Previous principles discussed:

First principle: Keep an accurate measure of yourself.
Second principle: Today is a New Day.
Third principle: Keep your eyes on God.

Fourth principle: Stay calm.
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalms 46:10 [+/-]Psalm 46:10
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In our home, on November 1st, we can “officially” bring out all the Christmas movies, books and music. One month is simply not enough time for us to enjoy all these holiday pleasures. To my delight, my husband always seems to give me some new holiday music. I love to have it with […]

My last two mornings have been wonderfully personal and peaceful. I have started to use a new devotional called “The Busy Mom’s Devotional-10 minutes a week to a Life of Devotion”. Lisa Bergren is also the author of our “God Encounter-Experiencing the Power of Creative Prayer.”
Yesterday, God started me on a journey to “hold fast” […]

Happy sunny day to each of you! I am almost GIDDY having all the kids in school. Last week, I took a walk to a local park in my neighborhood. I used to take my kids there all the time. I sat on a covered bench and looked around and listened. It was absolutely beautiful […]

Chris gave me a little paper devotional from “The Upper Room”. I have seen them before, but it’s been a long time. I was really struck by the one that I read this morning. I wanted to share it in hopes that it would encourage you as much as it encouraged me.
Facing Goliath

Hi Friends-Sometimes God just hits me right between the eyes! I am having “one of those” kind of experiences. I am reading Joyce Meyer’s book entitled “The Power of Simple Prayer-How to Talk with God about Everything”. Well, I am cruising right along with the book. It’s a great read. I’m in chapter 12 […]

Good Sunday morning to each of you-I treasure this weekend time. Our schedule is often pared down allowing everyone to sleep in, be at a more leisurely and low key pace and I often get the precious gift of more time in reading, study and prayer. How I treasure these times. […]