September 3, 2011
Tags: Christian living, Daily living, I can do all things, Philippians 4:13
Some days my head is consumed with so many thoughts I don’t know where to begin blogging. And then when I try to pare them down, I give up because they are too numerous. Or when I put fingers to keyboard, I fall short of how fabulous it sounded in my head. Or I run [...]
July 25, 2011
Tags: be present, Christian living, Daily living, Journey not destination, restoration, vacation
As I write this, I have a picture perfect view of the lake with its surface shimmering like a girl showing off her diamond ring in the sunlight. The gentle breeze is cascading in waves through my open window as I am serenaded by the birds and wind harmonizing in the trees. This is one [...]
March 9, 2011
Tags: Christian living, Daily living, doers of the word, James 1:22
The following is an excerpt of our February “Seasonings” presentation held at Dunn Bros Coffee Shop in Eden Prairie, MN. Please join us on Wed., March 16th at 9:30 a.m. for our next gathering. (Directions) “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 NIV What does [...]
January 8, 2011
Tags: Audience of 1, be still, Daily living, New Year's resolutions, restoration, time with God
It is an exercise of faith for me to spend time completely alone. With 2 days of solitude stretched out before me this weekend, I was both excited and perplexed…even anxious. Alone with my deepest thoughts, hopes and fears? No noise or distraction to avert me? No agenda to accomplish? Zero accountability, deadlines or expectations? [...]
August 18, 2010
Tags: be present, be still, Daily living
I’m in a time of quiet. For a girl who just loves to talk, this is highly unusual. But necessary. Today’s reflection verses were the likes of “he leads me beside still waters”, “he restores my soul”, “be still and know I’m God” and “the Lord giveth and taketh away.” I was all over the [...]