Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
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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 02.07.2022
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 02.02.2022
I received the calling to display God’s wisdom to the unseen world, the principalities, powers and authorities in the heavens. How do I live a life worthy of that calling? Paul didn’t leave us guessing as he plainly writes what it means to be an example of God’s wisdom. 2Always be humble and gentle. Be …
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 01.24.2022
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 01.20.2022
I moved away from home when I was eighteen years old. I first attended Bible college and then volunteered for a year working for a mission agency. Immediately following my year of service, I was married. We located in the midwest and I never moved back to my childhood home to live for longer than …
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