Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: holy
OUT OF THE CHAOS 05.03.2021
Solitude and silence are not easy things to choose. Five years ago, I drove to Kentucky to a monastery and spent five days in silent retreat. I read; I journaled; I attempted to learn to draw; I attended the daily hours of prayer; I walked; I slept. It was during a difficult time in our …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 04.27.2021
Prodigal means to use or spend in a wastefully extravagant manner and to be lavishly generous. While one is irresponsible, the other is received with joy. In the gospel of Luke, Jesus tells three stories to his listeners regarding lost items — the sheep, the coin and the son. In the first story, the shepherd …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 04.23.2021
1The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. 2For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths. Psalm 24:1-2 April 22 every year is Earth Day. It is a day set aside to raise awareness of the increasing need …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 04.06.2021
18When the Lord finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant, written by the finger of God. Exodus 31:18 1Then Moses and the leaders of Israel gave this charge to the people: “Obey all these commands that I am giving you today. 2When you cross the …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 03.31.2021
One of the most interesting classes of my undergraduate studies was Sociology – the study of human social behaviors. I learned that when a person is in a situation where the outcome is negative, she will blame the outcome on something outside herself – others, the weather, the referee, unfair distribution of resources, etc. If …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 03.30.2021
I am never alone. At times, situations arise that are above my pay grade. I’m sure there is no way I can accomplish what needs to be done. And then I read something like this: 17Perhaps you will think to yourselves, ‘How can we ever conquer these nations that are so much more powerful than …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 03.29.2021
The book of Deuteronomy is one of my favorites; it speaks so much of God’s love to me. His desire for a people devoted to him is evident on every page. He longs for me – and you – to be wholly set apart for him. I completely understand if that is not your perspective …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 03.03.2021
12Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely. 1 Corinthians 13:12 Reflections can be puzzling. When I left home, my …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 03.02.2021
Reflection is a great tool. When I get ready to go out of the house, I utilize a mirror to check myself over. I make sure I don’t have my hair too misplaced or make up where it ought not to be. Checking over my clothes, I confirm I dressed appropriately for wherever I am …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.23.2021
22The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. 23This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see. 24This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:22-24 This is the day the Lord made. What will my response be to this day? Will I rejoice …
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