Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: Faith
Daily Reads 04.14.2019
Read: Colossians 2:2-4; 6-7 I do not do well with house plants. They die. It’s just that simple. Unless it is a cactus that doesn’t require much care or attention. I don’t seem to have the touch. Orchids are especially troubling to me. I know their roots need special attention…not too much water, but enough; …
Daily Reads 04.13.2019
Who doesn’t love a secret? Right now I am enjoying the secret of knowing my unborn granddaughter’s name. We talk to her, using her name when no one is around. But it’s a secret. Some people don’t like secrets. They are the type who look for their gifts before Christmas, birthdays or Valentine’s Day. Maybe …
Daily Reads 04.12.2019
So many situations in life require an ongoing commitment in order to be successful. Marriage requires a commitment to the vows we made. Raising children requires an ongoing commitment to their well-being and success. Successful transition in a job requires commitment to the goals of the company/ministry. The same commitment is necessary in our relationship …
Daily Reads 04.11.2019
Read: Colossians 1:21-22 A few words of background is in order. Paul, the apostle, wrote this letter to followers of Jesus who lived in Colosse. He had never met them, but heard about their faith from others. He wrote to encourage them that even though they were not Jewish – these were Gentile people – …
The Power of Numbers
I come from a family of nine – two parents and seven children. I am number six. If I was Vietnamese, I would be called Number 6. (I learned that reading Fire Road which I highly recommend.) In 1981, I was dating and my weight fell to an all time low of 112#. My mother …
Daily Reads 04.07.2019
Tonight as I sit to write, my heart is full. Earlier this evening, I watched the sunset over the water while I walked along the beach. Listening to the lapping of the waves, the calling of the birds, the muffled conversations of beach goers, I was reminded of God’s goodness. In no particular way, but …
Daily Reads 04.06.2019
Read: Psalm 15 This week we walked through different ways we can lead lives of integrity. This only occurred to me after the fact so don’t worry if you missed it. This psalm combines the four agreements we looked at last week and the elements of a healthy life this week. I challenge you to …
Beside the Still Water
As the sun makes it’s final descent into the horizon, I think of spring. Today has been beautiful! Cold, but beautiful. It is also spring break for many schools in my area and I couldn’t help but think about all the families traveling to warm destinations for some much needed family time.
Daily Reads 04.01.2019
I am sure you have all heard the expression FOMO. If not, it is an acronym for “fear of missing out.” You know, those times when you are with friends and you really have to use the bathroom but you don’t want to go for fear of missing out. Even my 2 year old granddaughter …
Daily Reads 3.28.2019
Don’t take anything personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering. This one is a challenge. When I taught school we …
Out of the Chaos 