Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: Holy Spirit
Out of the chaos 04.02.2020
Last Friday evening I participated in my first ever Zoom gathering. (I wish I had developed Zoom!) It was hosted by Healing Care Ministries International with Terry Wardle bringing an uplifting message for these unprecedented times. I loved what he said, not because it was new, but because it affirmed what I have already been …
Out of the chaos 04.01.2020
The following isn’t a joke. It is true and can be applied whenever you need a little boost! In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue …
take a deep breath
It is four years ago that Dave and I began our best worst year. It was March 24, 2016 – that our lives turned upside down. March 25 brought a new normal. Dave was home and I wasn’t sure I liked it. Honestly, this was the most frightening thing I could have imagined. I didn’t …
Out of the chaos 03.30.2020
The post today is the guest perspective of my Havanese-Maltese (Havamalt) dog, Oliver. He is begging to share how social distancing impacts his life. I finally acquiesced. So, here’s Oliver! He says: The last few weeks have been so weird for me. Mr and Mrs were gone for a long time and I lived with …
Out of the chaos 03.28.2020
At the very moment… What does that mean to you? To me it means immediately, right now, simultaneous, follow immediately…it means at the very same time! At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the Lord caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves. 2 Chronicles 20:22 When …
Out of the chaos 03.27.2020
Jehoshaphat, terrified by the news that three armies were advancing against him, called the community to prayer and fasting. He appealed to God’s promise to hear and deliver the people when they were threatened by an enemy. He confessed they didn’t know what to do, but relied on God for help. According to his promise, …
Out of the chaos 03.26.2020
He prayed, “O Lord, God of our ancestors, you alone are the God who is in heaven. You are ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. You are powerful and mighty; no one can stand against you! O our God, did you not drive out those who lived in this land when your people Israel arrived? …
Calm to Cracks
Perhaps you are one of those struggling to maintain a calm exterior when inside, you are cracking. There is an oh so subtle shift away from the usual calmness you exude to a place of unfamiliarity; a place of shaking, dismay and anxiety. Perhaps the shaking and dismay is normal to you; the cracking begins …
Out of the Chaos 03.23.2020
Several times last week I heard the reference “2 Chronicles 20.” Curiosity got the best of me and I just had to check it out. Wow! It is a life changer! And by life changer, I mean it challenged my thinking which changes how I see life which is a life changer! Today, I invite …
Out of the Chaos 03.22.2020
While we may not be able to meet in large groups, we can enjoy worship together. If you don’t have a service to join online, I invite you to visit our service at Maple City Chapel. We will be streaming at 9:00 and 10:45. Even if you have never visited church before, today is a …
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