Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: god
Daily Reads 04.05.2019
Do you ever struggle with taking someone at their word? You know when someone says they will show up – do you expect them to show up? I suppose it depends on if that person has proven to be reliable in past interactions. There have been times when I said I could/would do something and …
Daily Reads 4.04.2019
Read: Matthew 18:21-22 I really believe Peter thought he was being big hearted when he asked Jesus how often he thought we should forgive the same person – like, maybe seven times? I can almost see him swagger a bit while asking. Jesus comes right back at him with a shocking answer. Not seven times, …
Daily Reads 4.03.2019
Yesterday I picked up my granddaughter from daycare. Rather than going out to the highway which is fastest, I drove on the county roads. I saw all kinds of beautiful homes, fields, woods as the road curved up and over the hills and around the bends. I thought it was pretty clever until I was …
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 03.31.2019
As we close out this week learning the Four Healthy Agreements and prepare for the new week, I wonder how today would be different if you reviewed and implemented the four agreements. If you attend a worship service, watch church online, grocery shop, clean your house or whatever you have planned… How can you… Use …
Daily Reads 3.30.2019
Always do your best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment. It will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret. Read: Colossians 3:17 This agreement is simple and straightforward. I love it. The truth …
Daily Reads 3.29.2019
Don’t make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can transform your life. Read: Colossians 3:14-15 In October, Dave and I spent two weeks traveling in Thailand and …
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 …
Daily Reads 3.27.2019
Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the word in the direction of truth and love. Read: Colossians 3:12, 16 The first agreement addresses how we use our words. Recently I was with a friend …
Out of the Chaos 