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A Joyful Noise (May 6, 2008 at 8:18 PM) - The ability to express ourselves through song, through art, even directly through prayer, is a special blessing, one that I take for granted far too often.
Will Life Get Any Easier? (Apr 22, 2008 at 8:22 PM) - I suppose that I should stop thinking that the Christian life is supposed to get easier the older I get.
In The Meantime (Mar 18, 2008 at 8:11 PM) - One of my pet peeves is standing behind someone in line at the grocery store (or Target or some other store) who is unprepared to pay when they make it to the register.
Productively Sitting Still (Feb 5, 2008 at 9:18 PM) - I've been attending a class on spiritual disciplines on Wednesday nights at our church this quarter. In tonight's class we discussed the discipline of meditation
Only God Knows (Jan 1, 2008 at 8:58 PM) - Only God knows for sure what 2008 holds for me.
We All Need Somebody to Lean On (Dec 6, 2007 at 9:38 PM) - I'm not a very good leaner. I prefer to be the lean-ee, the person that others lean on in times of crisis.
Black, White and Gray (Nov 13, 2007 at 9:04 PM) - Life would be so much easier if everything was black and white. Instead, it's filled with a lot of grays.
Praise Preceding Deliverance (Oct 9, 2007 at 8:20 PM) - As I read through the Old Testament, sometimes I am stunned by the Israelites' lack of faith in trusting a God who delivered them time and time again.
Hitting the Wall (Sep 6, 2007 at 8:51 PM) - Cut, paste, and send this to your teens or use it as an "Attention Getter" in a class or devo.
Life Is Fleeting (Aug 3, 2007 at 7:48 AM) - The tragic scene at Virginia Tech has reminded me that life is fleeting. That's certainly not a new revelation, but one that I need to be reminded of from time to time.
Me, Me, Me (Jul 6, 2007 at 5:44 AM) - By the time the worship service and Sunday school were over, I just wanted to get out of there and go home and take a nap. I found myself being less than my usual friendly self with people who were talking to me because I was focused on how tired I was.
Someone Needs This Prayer (Jun 8, 2007 at 5:23 AM) - There are several prayers offered on behalf of the saints throughout the New Testament. I am learning to adopt these prayers as my own in praying for myself as well as for others.
Fresh Start (May 16, 2007 at 6:25 AM) - Last night, I intended to spend much of the evening reading and studying my Bible. Instead, I spent much of it surfing the Internet, catching up on news stories and other people's blogs.
Expect the Unexpected (Apr 12, 2007 at 8:28 PM) - Often things happen in our lives that are totally unexpected. Sometimes they are good and sometimes they are not but God is always in control.
Praying for Others (Mar 16, 2007 at 6:00 AM) - Perhaps the two most powerful words in the English language are "I'm sorry." Surely the three most powerful words are "I love you". In my opinion, the four most powerful words are "I'm praying for you."
Am I the Only One? (Feb 14, 2007 at 7:02 AM) - "That's great for them, but that would never happen to ME."
Excuses, Excuses (Jan 12, 2007 at 6:17 AM) - How many times have I uttered excuses to rationalize my behavior?
Gift Giving (Dec 26, 2006 at 5:14 PM) - If you were going to receive an unlimited gift card to any store or retailer of your choice, what would you choose?
Soaking (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - Tonight I had
camp stew for dinner. The large stainless spoon rest I used got pretty greasy,
but rather than attack it right away with the ol’ scouring pad, I let it soak
in some dishwashing liquid for a long while.
A Lesson in the Tall Grass (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - I mowed
my grass tonight. It really needed it. Between the bouts of rain we've had,
90-something degree weather every day, and a hectic schedule the last couple of
weeks, I'd neglected to cut it.
As I see pictures and hear stories of the
devastation caused by Katrina, I am reminded of how truly blessed I am. Please
don't let me lose sight of all that You've given me.
Abundance (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - It's funny how you can read
the same passage over and over, and still discover something new about it.
This morning I was reading John 6, where Jesus feeds the 5,000+ crowd with five
loaves of bread and a couple of fish.
Pigeonholed (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - It seems like every other week or so, I get an e-mail with a fun little
personality quiz attached. Thanks to these oh-so-scientific quizzes, I know now
what kind of dessert I would be, what sign of affection I most resemble, and
where I rate on Dr.
The Final Score (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - The other night my boyfriend and I caught the re-airing
of last season's SEC football championship game between Auburn and Tennessee.
With him being a huge Auburn fan and me being a non-Tennessee fan (by virtue of
my being a huge Alabama fan), we both enjoyed watching the game again.
Although there were parts of the game that we didn't enjoy (hearing "Rocky
Top" just once is usually enough to have it stuck in my head all evening),
we could relax as we watched it because we knew what the final score would be
(Auburn 38,
Skipping Thanksgiving (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The problem
is, it's not even November yet. Christmas is still a couple of months away.
But from the looks of many stores in the area, you'd think that ole Saint Nick
was about to scurry down the chimney.
Waiting for Daddy (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - While my boyfriend's out of town for a week and a half,
I'm being a sweet girlfriend and dogsitting his dog Fletcher. It's actually not
a chore at all; I adore Fletcher and he loves me and my own dog loves him as
well, so we're all one big happy furry family right now.
Amazing Love (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - Perhaps you heard the story this week of Tina Marie Stebbins of San
Bernadino, California. In June 2002, Stebbins' boyfriend shot her, then held
her hostage in his family's garage for six days before she was taken to a
hospital.
I Love This Game (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - Autistic teen's 20-point night touches all
Associated Press
GREECE, N.Y. -- Jason McElwain had done everything he was asked to do for the Greece Athena High School basketball team -- keep the stats, run the clock, hand out water bottles.
That all changed last week for the team manager in the final home game of the season.
Biblical Time Machine (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - There are many moments in Biblical history that I wish I could be transported into, to be a fly on the wall and see the action firsthand.
The creation, for instance--can you imagine anything more breathtaking than that?
Or the parting of the Red Sea.
I Wonder... (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - I Wonder
There are many questions that I have that the Bible doesn't give answers to, at least not directly. I wonder a lot about Jesus' life growing up in Nazareth, dealing with being a divine, perfect being in an extremely imperfect world.
I wonder...
...if Jesus kept His room clean or if He was messy.
...if He wrestled with His brothers and/or Joseph.
...what His voice sounded like when He was going through puberty, if it cracked and sounded all squeaky.
...if He was ever tempted to heal Himself when He had a cold or
Led by the Spirit (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." (Matt. 5:6)
Life is good right now. The last couple of weeks have been stressful, mainly due to a heavy workload, but since I've been making a conscious effort to dedicate each day to God, He's enabled me to get a great amount of work done in a short amount of time.
The Impossible Made Possible (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - I've been focusing a lot on the topic of surrender, namely surrendering my will, my desires, my life to God for His purposes. I'll be honest, it is not an easy feat.
Waiting for Daddy (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - While my boyfriend's out of town for a week and a half, I'm being a sweet girlfriend and dogsitting his dog Fletcher. It's actually not a chore at all; I adore Fletcher and he loves me and my own dog loves him as well, so we're all one big happy furry family right now.
License Plate Inspiration (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - Although I don't enjoy fighting my way through traffic, one of the upsides of driving is spotting personalized license plates. Some are funny, some are stupid, others are puzzling and sometimes take a moment to dicipher.
Choosing My Words (May 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM) - I'm still on the road to recovery from this sinus crud, feeling even better today. However, the crud seems to have wrapped itself squarely around my throat, and as a result I'm losing my voice.
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