Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: fear
OUT OF THE CHAOS 08.09.2021
I love fires. Not the type that rage in my home state of Montana at this time of year, but campfires. The contained fire one lights to sit around to roast marshmallows or hot dogs. The ones we gather around on cool, fall evenings to tell stories and tall tales. Campfires played a role in …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 08.06.2021
8Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Alertness should characterize a follower of Jesus. It is when I become unaware that the danger increases. I surely don’t mean anyone ought to look for Satan behind every bush …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 08.05.2021
Sunday I flew home from Montana. In between flights, I visited the bathroom. On my way to wash my hands, I noticed the woman in front of my had a bit of toilet paper stuck to her leg. For just a second, I wondered if I should tell her because I didn’t want to embarrass …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 08.04.2021
The last number of fictional books I’ve read were historical fiction based on the effects of World War II in France. The authors revealed the devastation of war on the land, people and livelihood of the French people as well as the diverse ways the people responded to the German invasion. The read is sobering …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.30.2021
12The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ . . . 14Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. 15If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.29.2021
Today I used a chop saw for the first time in my life. It was frightening and exhilarating all at the same time. My sisters and I are having a short retreat the next two days and decided we needed a project to do. Brainstorming sitting by the river, we decided to do something involving …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.28.2021
There are things I hope I never experience. For instance, I hope a mouse never runs out from under my car seat and across my foot while I am driving. I have nearly panicked imagining the chaos that would cause. Today, Mom and I went to the airport to pick up my sister and her …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.27.2021
Saturday night was rodeo night here in Montana. At least for those of us visiting from out of state. There is a small arena only a few miles from Mom’s that hosts a rodeo every week, so we decided to join the crowd and see what happens at the rodeo. In order to vicariously participate …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.26.2021
Hello from the great state of Montana! I am privileged to be visiting my mom and siblings this week. Visiting my home community with my siblings is always fodder for interesting interactions and musings. It seems I come face-to-face with myself in humorous ways. So, who knows what will happen this week! So, Mom and …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.23.2021
Everyone has trouble sleeping at one time or another. It might be due to the stress of life, a change in your body or too much pizza. Whatever the reason, it is distressing. There are a couple of verses in Psalms that really help me to relax when my mind is buzzing with sleeplessness. 5I …
Out of the Chaos 