Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: Christian
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.09.2022
Years ago I was asked to take a position that some considered unsuited for a woman. In order to minimize negative feedback, I took the position and performed all the responsibilities but without the title. The second year, I continued in the position with the appropriate title. During the first year, I found it very …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.08.2022
I love this date because it is the day I was born. For the last few years, I was able to spend this day with my mother even though we live thousands of miles apart. I consider that to be a true blessing. Tonight we will celebrate by eating my favorite genre of food — …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.07.2022
14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 Last week I hosted out of town guests. We had a great time together but as the day approached for my guests to return to their homes, some anxiety surfaced. You …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.04.2022
It’s Friday. How are you doing? Tired? Ready for a break in the routine? Looking forward to the weekend? Did the snow pile up in your yard and on the road the last few days? Were you one of those who enjoyed sunshine and warm weather? Wherever you are and whatever you experienced the last …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.03.2022
Paul’s directive to change the way I live can be accomplished in one way — change the way I think. I cannot continue thinking in old ways if I want to develop new habits. It is so easy to get stuck in old patterns of thinking. When the friend I call doesn’t answer, it’s easy …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.01.2022
Do you read scripture with curiosity? If you find something that doesn’t quite make sense, do you go back and see what it connects with? Or do you read on with a shrug of your shoulders? Someone once said, “if you find a therefore, see what it is there for.” For instance: 1Therefore I, a …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 01.31.2022
I love to talk. Not just chatter or meaningless words, but talk to help bring understanding to something that might be hazy or unclear in some way. It has always been my passion to help others understand by breaking down difficult ideas into manageable, bite-size bits and present them in a way that is grasped …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 01.28.2022
8God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 01.27.2022
3When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—4what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? Psalm 8:3-4 Have you ever looked at the night sky with the stars shining brightly and …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 01.26.2022
Intimacy…Known…Chosen… Set apart…Desired These words all reflect the tenor of Paul’s opening sentence to the believers in Ephesus. As I read all the ways I am known by God, the lengths he went to in order to guarantee a relationship with me, my heart is stirred. The best gifts I ever received all have one …
Out of the Chaos 