Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: devotional
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.03.2021
On several occasions recently I experienced some trouble with my eyes. It occurred as I prepared to go out for the day. I’m not sure what but something foreign got into my eye causing it to burn, itch and water uncontrollably. It didn’t last long, I suppose because the watering of my eye washed out …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.02.2021
Beauty tip for today … get rid of what isn’t serving you. Besides consuming your time and brain energy, it gives you wrinkles, heart burn and maybe even gut trouble. Imagine with me, if you will, that person or situation that really bothers you. It might have been a legitimate wrong against you or it …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 10.29.2021
15The Lord made the earth by his power, and he preserves it by his wisdom. With his own understanding he stretched out the heavens. . . . 19But the God of Israel is no idol! He is the Creator of everything that exists, including his people, his own special possession. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is his name! Jeremiah 51:15, …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 10.27.2021
Today was another windy day at the beach. The sky was blue as far as you could see with an occasional puffy cloud. White sand stretched in all directions, packed as hard as concrete where it met the water. Waves of water swelled and rolled toward the beach, making it a perfect day for wind …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 10.22.2021
10False weights and unequal measures—the Lord detests double standards of every kind. Proverbs 20:10 Recently a friend shared her frustration at work. It seemed that policies were not applied fairly and she struggled to make sense of it. A couple of days later, she purchased some specialty donuts she particularly liked. They were a bit of a …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 10.21.2021
30I walked by the field of a lazy person, the vineyard of one with no common sense. 31I saw that it was overgrown with nettles. It was covered with weeds, and its walls were broken down. 32Then, as I looked and thought about it, I learned this lesson: 33A little extra sleep, a little more …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 10.20.2021
This week Dave and I are spending some quality time in Florida with our oldest daughter and her children. Dave works during the day while Emily and I hang with the girls. It’s been great! Monday we decided to go to the beach late in the afternoon so Dave could go along. Arriving at the …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 10.19.2021
Growing up on a farm that produced almost all of what we ate, summertime chores were prolific. I helped plant seeds, pull weeds, pick produce and preserve fruits and vegetables from the garden and orchard. We milked the cows (not me, though), drank raw milk and used the cream to make butter and whipped cream. …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 10.18.2021
I have, for almost my entire life, lived in a rural setting. For three years, we lived in town with neighbors less than a stone’s throw away. I didn’t mind it so much; the rest of my family didn’t enjoy it. I remember the first time a neighbor girl visited one of our daughters. After …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 10.15.2021
15For I am waiting for you, O Lord. You must answer for me, O Lord my God. 16I prayed, “Don’t let my enemies gloat over me or rejoice at my downfall.” Psalm 38:15-16 Once again, I find scripture speaks truth the best. Many times I have cried out to God to remember me, to save me, …
Out of the Chaos 