Monthly Archives: February 2013

“for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Philippians 2:13   I hate to admit it, but when I hear bad news, one of my first reactions, usually silently, is, “How is that going to affect me?”  If my kids get sick andContinue reading “It’s Not About Me”

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”  Matthew 7:12   God has been speaking to me about something lately.  My attitude.  When I get stressed out, juggle a million things at once, or I feel like I have tooContinue reading “Reaction or Interaction”

“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1  As my kids get older, I’m realizing more the need for compromise versus total control.  Our goal is to raise self-sufficient individuals, not children who are great obeying but lack the skill to think for themselves.  I never thought of myselfContinue reading “Compromise Versus Control”

Good morning, Friends!   Today we are “Blog hopping.”  I get to answer ten questions about the two devotionals that were released late 2012, and then you get to “hop” on over to some other great blogs to visit and hang around for a while.  Hope you enjoy it as much I am… 1.  WhatContinue reading “Blog Hop”

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10   I love the family that God placed me in.  We’re all unique with different talents and gifts and abilities.  My daughter can find ANYTHING – I mean it.  If it’sContinue reading “Well-Oiled Machine”

Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Psalm 103:1 (NIV). Last time we were together, I shared with you the only way to be completely filled in this life is through Jesus Christ.  Relationships, careers, hobbies, money, and objects won’t fill us but instead tend to leave us wantingContinue reading “I Am Blessed…And So Are You!”

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 (NIV).  In just a few short days, we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day.  The day traditionally marked with chocolate candy, long-stemmed redContinue reading “Filled by “The One””

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”  Galatians 6:2   Quick…When you’re faced with a challenge in life, something that really has you turned inside out and upside down, who is the first person you think of to call and share your heart? I faced such aContinue reading “Authentic Friendships”

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1 Anyone who knows me for any length of time soon discovers that I quite often say I wish I had been born in the Little House on the Prairie days.  In addition, I love to read Amish books and it’sContinue reading “Community”