So once again my life is in a new phase. After 34 years and 21 moves as an Army wife, you'd think I'd be used to the change part. And I am...mostly. But after 8 months in our "transition apartment" since my husband's retirement ceremony, we are making our first major move as civilians. And … Continue reading “God Help Me”
#Grace
“…as holy as I should…”
In Psalm 12 the psalmist reminds himself and us that God always protects and asks that God "preserve us from this generation." And how many generations have passed since then? Generations that have included people up to no good because they did not know Good. Or they knew but turned their backs. But it wasn't everyone. … Continue reading “…as holy as I should…”
“What a piece of work is man…”
In the Old Testament's 8th Psalm we read a meditation on the awesomeness of God and how insignificant we seem in comparison. And yet, we human beings are still the pinnacle of God's creation. In verse 6 we read, "Yet you have made him little less than a god, crowned him with glory and honor." Some … Continue reading “What a piece of work is man…”
How Long?
Psalm 6 asks God the question, "How long?" How long must I wait? Seems like I am often waiting. But the irony is, I don't have to wait for God. God has always been ever patiently waiting for me! I need to surrender to Him, that's all. Give it all to Him, my life, my … Continue reading How Long?
Prosperity
Rather, the law of the LORD* is his joy; and on his law he meditates day and night.b He is like a treec planted near streams of water, that yields its fruit in season; Its leaves never wither; whatever he does prospers. - Psalm 1 I've decided to work my way through the Book of … Continue reading Prosperity
Surrender
Yesterday was my birthday. That's right, 9/11 is my birthday. Hooray. I hope you can identify sarcasm when you read it. I actually thought, as the first anniversary of that terrible day approached, that maybe I would not celebrate my birthday on the 11th of September in successive years. But good friends and loving family … Continue reading Surrender
Love takes time
"Where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more..." - Romans 5:20 This is something Paul asserts based on our salvation history. And one of the most encouraging, life affirming truths I've ever pondered. Sin will never win. Evil may win skirmishes, but will not win the war or even the major battles. Pardon the military … Continue reading Love takes time
Fix our eyes on Jesus
We Christians are told time and again to keep our eyes on Jesus. Paul, in his letter to the Hebrews is the first to instruct us to do so. Fix our eyes on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. And then the apostle goes on to describe the crucified Christ. He says that Jesus … Continue reading Fix our eyes on Jesus
God’s grace is enough
"But (the Lord) said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'." - 2 Corinthians 12:9 I've found myself bombarded with statements about grace lately. From all sorts of places. I settled on a wonderful definition I heard a while ago in a podcast. The short and … Continue reading God’s grace is enough
What we hope for…
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. - Hebrews, 11:1 I was talking to a couple of friends yesterday via Messenger's video chat feature, which I love! It allows you to stay in touch immediately across space and time. How awesome is that?! And, in … Continue reading What we hope for…
