Prodigal means to use or spend in a wastefully extravagant manner and to be lavishly generous. While one is irresponsible, the other is received with joy. In the gospel of Luke, Jesus tells three stories to his listeners regarding lost items — the sheep, the coin and the son. In the first story, the shepherd …
Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
My friend recently purchased a new vehicle. As often is the case, she wanted to keep it “new” as long as possible. As also is often the case these days, not all restaurants are open for inside dining. While on an all day outing, we needed to get some lunch. Do we eat in the …
1The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. 2For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths. Psalm 24:1-2 April 22 every year is Earth Day. It is a day set aside to raise awareness of the increasing need …
There is an idiom that interests me. An idiom is a commonly used expression whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of it’s words. For instance, over the moon has nothing to do with the moon or going over it. Rather it refers to a feeling of extreme delight and happiness. Hit the …
Suddenly. It describes events that take place quickly and unexpectedly. They can be both wonderful and tragic; overwhelming and welcome; exciting and terrifying. From experience, a driver running a red light and crashing into the side of my vehicle is tragic and terrifying. It changes a person for many years. One of the Greek words …
Sunday afternoon Dave and I sat on the deck waiting for friends to come and go for dinner with us. As I sat with my face toward the sun soaking up the late afternoon rays, I remembered that I needed to write this post. Knowing we were leaving soon, I expressed my consternation to Dave …
Restoration is an interesting project. The building is already there with elements that will stay. Some of what was in the cabin has been removed; there are still a few cabinets to remove before putting in anything new. There is also a lot happening in the project that absolutely cannot be seen and does not …
12Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in …
1I wait quietly before God,for my victory comes from him. 2He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. Psalm 62:1-2 Hurdles. I never tried to run the hurdles in the years I experimented with track and field. Sprints and relays were my go to events. Straight forward, …
12How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. 13Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. 14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to …
Out of the Chaos 