Pleasing People. Pleasing God.
People’s approval has been my go-to most all my life. I want my husband’s family to like me. For goodness’s sake – I want my husband to like/love me a lot. I want my fellow workers and customers at the family center to like me. I want my blogs to be liked and loved. I…
Our Ark aka Cabinet Project
As hilarious as it was, it still went SOUTH! We had it! Done with not enough storage space! So, we went to the IKEA store for a storage cabinet for the excess in our kitchen. But, to our chagrin, it was no longer in stock. So, since Amazon seems to carry everything, we found a…
My One Determined Purpose
Once upon a time, my one determined purpose was to be the best daughter, mom, wife, Bible teacher/leader, employee, and friend. I would like to say that my best was accomplished, but I fell short in many ways. Now, I’m in the season of desiring to know my Lord like the Apostle Paul expressed: “For…
I’m Getting Off My High Horse
I’m Getting Off My High HorseDo you sometimes feel like throwing in the towel? You’re done and done with the heavy load you’ve carried way too long. The Apostle Paul must have felt that way many times. In fact he expressed his dependence when he wrote about the ‘thorn in his flesh’. Three times he…
Just a Jesus Follower
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” Those words were said by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:1. And, I’ll just ride the coattails of Paul – because those are my words, too! But, it’s more than words…..it is words in action. It isn’t just talking the talk – but also…
For Lasting Change – We Need God’s Power
I was reading in the Book of Romans yesterday and was surprised by the words written by the Apostle Paul. I stopped in my tracks when I read about his problem with sin. WHAT? How could that be coming from one who wrote about our abilities to conquer whatever is conquering over us. Honestly, I…
Harping about Loving
What can we do about this world’s craziness? Let it play out? Or, as Christians, demonstrate radical love so that hurting, misunderstood and broken people will know Jesus by OUR love. Jesus reached His world in three short years. Those years ignited a flame that continues to spread to OUR world. Jesus “harped” on love.…
Overcoming is a Choice AND a Prayer
Ever been in a spiritual, mental and physical funk? I know, at one time or another, we all have been there. We might have even camped there because it was too hard to take down all the camping equipment and gear to get up and out! I am well acquainted with “funks”! Those were times…
Excel
So I finished my year-end bookkeeping for my tax returns. Yay! I use my Quickbook app to post all my credits and debits. AND, I transfer the totals into my EXCEL app for sending the info to my accountant. That EXCEL app prompted today’s blog. EXCEL means to perform exceptionally well in an activity or…
Lessons from a Pumpkin Patch
I just heard the K-Love DJ talking about the pumpkin his little guy picked out at the pumpkin patch. It seems that pumpkin patches price their pumpkins by the pound and this little guy picked out a pumpkin that cost the DJ dad $62. He didn’t have the heart to get a smaller pumpkin, so…