“This is the true joy of life: the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clot of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.” George Bernard Shaw What drives your…
A Daughter’s Letter
“Spread love everywhere you go, first of all in your own home. Give love to your children, to a wife or husband, to a next-door neighbor.” Mother Teresa Dear Mom, There’s no bond quite like that between mother and child. You know me in ways no one else ever will. You also see in me…
Extravagant Love: Receive and Give
In Mark chapter 14 a woman comes to Jesus and pours expensive perfume on His head. She did this act of extravagant love surrounded by those who quickly found fault with her–judging her, and giving her advice. I’ve grown up with this passage, and it always moves me. Joyce Meyer took this passage and gave…
Talitha Koum!
Another birthday. I’m holding on to 49! I will embrace another decade next year. For now, I’m “40 something”. On this birthday, I’m reminded of it’s antithesis–death. Who celebrates death? Oh precious believer! Jesus talked a lot about death! We don’t rush it or hasten it, but it is a time forthcoming, eventually…. 2 Corinthians…
Random Acts of Kindness
Yesterday was filled with typical school social worker duties. When I showed up to the main campus of our local high school, a dear friend of mine was playing a CD as background music before our next meeting. The CD? It was the CD my oldest daughter made for our 25th wedding anniversary. All the…
Restored
Restored. I marvel at those who can take an old piece of furniture, or an antique car and restore it back to it’s original purpose. When I see the before and after pictures, sometimes, it seems to be more glorious and unique than it’s original state. Restored defined: : to give back (someone or something…
Purpose
Our purpose. It’s hard to imagine, but God designed you and your purpose long before your parents conceived you. Your days are numbered by Him, and He places you where you are in this moment. We often question our purpose, especially during times of suffering, or monotony. Jeremiah 1:4-5 The word of the LORD came to…
Do it anyway
There is a concentrated movement to “enjoy the journey” and enjoy the moment, or the process that leads to an outcome. If we lament the details, we will spend most of our life in complaint, worry, or not recognizing the benefits of growth. I was working with my 10-year-old in a life lesson talk. It…
Bringing out the God-colors in the world…
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me–watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…
Bury the Chicken!
A lady shared a beautiful story to illustrate the love and grace of God. I tried to find the story on the internet, but I could not find it anywhere. So, it makes me wonder if her husband created this story? I’m not sure. Just before one of our sessions, someone brought up their time…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 