"...But God's word is not chained." 2 Timothy 2:9 (NIV)Rob and I had a very serious talk last night with our son about what the future of the country might look. We voiced our concerns about all that is going on with the economy. Chase just turned twelve and has always been older than his years. We talked about the consequences of greed and idolatry. Heavy stuff. Words that left all of us feeling … [Read more...] about The Unchained Word
encouragement
For All That’s Left Undone
"But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children- with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts."Psalm 103:17-18 (NIV)I obsess about my mothering. One of the biggest ways the enemy comes against me is to have me replay in my mind all that I didn't do and should have done … [Read more...] about For All That’s Left Undone
Waiting for the Ripeness
"And He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ."Ephesians 1:9-10 (New International Version)One of the best things about growing up in Congo was having fresh fruit. I mean, … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Ripeness
When I Can’t Find Him
"Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice." Psalm 51:8 (NIV)This week has been really hard in a vicarious sort of way. I have a blog friend whose husband was diagnosed with brain cancer during the first six months of their marriage. That was eleven years ago. This week has been very difficult for them as he has lost more of his ability to get around without … [Read more...] about When I Can’t Find Him
That Incredible Book
Jesus replied, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.Matthew 22:29 (NIV)It was Sunday morning again and I was chiding myself for doing what I had told myself the last Sunday would not happen. I had gone the entire week without opening my Bible even once. When the pastor said to turn in my Bible to one of the books of prophecy tucked between Isaiah and … [Read more...] about That Incredible Book
Call Back
I first posted this entry in June. I have had a very busy day and my children are home with me on fall break. But some things bear repeating. This is one of those.Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)God has blessed me tremendously in the area of friendship. I … [Read more...] about Call Back
