Monthly Archives: May 2013

“You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?” Matthew 7:16 (NLT) Don’t you love those times in your life when you can tangibly see progress you are making?  Whether you are becoming more patient, loving, self controlled, disciplined?  WhateverContinue reading “I’ll Hold”

Today we take time to honor those who have sacrificed so much of themselves and their families for our freedoms in this County. On days like today, when I think about honoring our soldiers, I think about the many men in my own family who have made those sacrifices: My husband, my brother-in-law, father-in-law, grandfather,Continue reading “Thank You”

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40: 31 (NIV). Last time we talked about coming to the realization we are where God wants us to be.  Today, I’llContinue reading “So Many Hats”

“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 (NIV). Do you ever wish you could change things in your life?  A different career, more children, volunteer in the community, work outside/inside the home full time or part time? IContinue reading “Right Where I Belong”

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 (NIV).   I read a great devotional today which included this: “Write your schedule on your calendar in pencil.  That way it won’t be so annoying when you have to erase it because of (fill in theContinue reading “Pencil…Or Pen?”

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”  James 3:13 (NIV). I’ve been in a funk for a few months now.  I thought it was just exhaustion, lack of energy, or working too hard.  While I’m sure myContinue reading “Wisdom…Humility”

“God will not ask me, ‘Why weren’t you Moses?’ Rather he will ask me, “Why were you not…” (Ian Morgan Cron, Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim’s Tale (Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2006), 67.  My sister and mom have the gift of hospitality.  My mom is a natural teacher and my sister is excellent with finance and accounting. Continue reading “I Am…”

“The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’…So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribsand then closed up the place with flesh.  Then theContinue reading “Helpmate”

“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” II Timothy 4:2 (NIV). Now that I’m willing to embrace the role of teacher I purposefully chose, I want to make sure that I’m inspiring, effective, and encouraging.   In order to be the most successful,Continue reading “Okay, I Am a Teacher – Now What?”

“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge, and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” II Peter 1:5-7 (NIV)   I grew up surrounded by teachers.  Since becoming an adult, lotsContinue reading “I Am Not a Teacher”