Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: depression
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 02.03.2022
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 01.28.2022
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 01.25.2022
I have one more thought before I fold up Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia and open his letter to the church in Ephesus. There is an admonition he gives to these dear people at the close of his letter that has troubled me greatly in the past. 1Dear brothers and sisters, if another …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 01.24.2022
Have you ever flown with a child? It is amazing how much one must carry on for the wellbeing of the child, especially when she is an infant. As she gets older, she is able to take more responsibility for herself and the things she brings with her. It might be a backpack with snacks, …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 01.21.2022
Sychronized movement captivates me. Whether it is perfectly timed dancing or sychronized swimming, the essential nature of being completely in tune with the other participants fascinates me. Perhaps my fascination is because I am not overly coordinated in that area. There is another arena where absolute sychronization creates a beautiful dance to behold. Paul says …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 01.19.2022
Rules have a place. If you or someone in your home is a football fan, this is an exciting time of year — the NFL playoffs. Without rules, the football field would be chaotic. Even with rules in place to govern play, the players routinely push the limits. This is evidenced by the number of …
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