Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: Holy Spirit
Out of the Chaos 03.21.2020
Good Saturday morning to you! Today may not feel much different to you than every other day this week if you are home with the kiddos or unable to go to work. I get it. Staying in calls for creative action and creative action calls for energy that is sometimes missing. The other night, Dave …
Out of the Chaos 03.20.2020
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 The book of Nehemiah is an interesting account of the people of Israel rebuilding the wall …
Out of the Chaos 03.19.2020
Last week a friend asked if it was okay to be happy when a situation causing her a great deal of angst changed. Or should she continue to hang her head and be sad? It’s funny how often we hesitate to find joy during difficult times. Somehow we play with the idea that we should …
Out of the Chaos 03.18.2020
Every day when I sit down to write, I imagine you, my reader. Are you like me, wanting to stay informed about currrent events but not wanting to drown in it? Do you want something else to think about for a few minutes? I know I want reprieve from the constant coverage of something that …
Daily Reads 03.16.2020
During my five weeks away from home, I started watching a Netflix program entitled, “Call the Midwife.” While it does have some peculiar elements, the aspects I appreciate the most are its clean themes, references to the Lord, and the restoration of relationships in so many episodes. As I watch today, I am reminded that …
Daily Reads 03.15.2020
This is one song that comes to my mind so often during difficult times. It is sometimes the oldest songs that comfort! Take time to listen to these words and be enfolded in His loving arms today!
Daily Reads 03.14.2020
Thursday morning I woke up with a bit of a cough. It didn’t bother throughout the day and I didn’t think much about it. By evening, my voice was gone. Not because I overused it or coughed unendingly, it just gave out. Friday was a quiet day. At least for me. Talking took a lot …
Daily Reads 03.13.2020
Be alert. Not alarmed. My niece shared this excellent advice with me. It is so true! We need to be alert, but not alarmed. Alert: to be quick to perceive and act. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert! Mark 13:33 Stay alert! Watch out for your …
Daily Reads 03.12.2020
I have to set the stage. It was evening after a fun day at the pool, long naps for the girls and dinner at an amazing restaurant. Returning home, I lounged while my daughter and daughter-in-law tried to resolve a problem with our rental car. I watched Harper, the 9 month old, crawling around, exploring …
Daily Reads 03.10.2020
I am privileged to spend a part of my winter in Florida. This is my last week and my daughters and grands are joining me for one last week of hurrah! FaceTiming Finley today, I asked what I should write about and she promptly said, “Me!” For the last week or so, I have been …
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