Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: growth
Daily Reads 07.10.2019
Read: Philippians 4:18-20 It was Labor Day weekend and we had packed into our campers and set out for Spotted Bear, a remote campground in northwest Montana about 50 miles up a gravelly mountain road. Mom diligently checked and rechecked our supplies, making sure we had everything we needed for four days of outdoor living. …
Did someone say camping?
Camping is foreign to some people. Maybe it is to you. I grew up camping. My childhood family of nine always had some sort of recreational vehicle – travel trailer, truck camper, renovated school bus, mini motorhome – we had it all at one time or another. Camping is a lot of work, especially with …
Daily Reads 07.08.2019
Read: Deuteronomy 4:9 The book of Deuteronomy is organized around three speeches Moses gave to the children of Israel just before they entered the Promised Land. Up to this point, the Israelites were campers. They lived in tents for forty years! I camped in a tent for one weekend and decided that was not my …
Daily Reads 07.07.2019
Today begins a week of vacation with my sister at a nearby campground. I hope to do some reading, relaxing and renewing with great books, food and friends. I thought a lot on Thursday, the 4th, about holidays. Some 200+ years ago our nation declared independence and then declared that we should continue to remember …
Daily Reads 07.06.2019
Read: Romans 8:1-4 Freedom in a nutshell. And because of Jesus, nothing condemns me. And there isn’t any better news than that! Have a great weekend!
Daily Reads 07.05.2019
Sometimes I am afraid of freedom. Afraid that without the boundaries of rules and regulations; of stated right and wrong, I will go astray. Read: Galatians 5:16 And that’s why we have the Holy Spirit. He is faithful to guide us. Paul says, “Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives.” Permission needs to be granted …
Daily Reads 07.04.2019
Today we are celebrating with our family. Dave’s famous pulled pork, corn-on-the-cob, watermelon, outdoor games, and a sprinkler! What could be better? Read: Galatians 5:5-8 Today I will also celebrate that God has called me to live in freedom. For many years I lived under the weight of rules and regulations that sapped my strength …
Daily Reads 06.30.2019
Read: Psalm 119:25-32 The psalmist portrays the beauty of being in God’s word. It is more than a rule book to him; it is more than a genie in a bottle; it is more than a paddle. It is life to him! May our experiences with God’s word be as meaningful as the psalmist.
Daily Reads 06.28.2019
The humiliation of being caught in sin. A horrible place indeed. Never has a large brimmed hat and designer sun glasses looked so good. Hiding away behind the props, I find solace and anonymity. Read: John 8:1-11 Jesus words have never sounded so good! When others are yelling for my demise, Jesus quietly stoops down …
Daily Reads 06.27.2019
There are times when I am asked to explain myself. Not by those who are close to me or even those who are “for me,” but by those who oppose me. How do I know when to give a full explanation and when to smile and nod? Read: Mark 11:27-33 Jesus’ interaction with the religious …
Out of the Chaos 