Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: hope
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 3.27.2019
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 …
Four Healthy Agreements
Today I took a walk down memory lane before I sat down to write this blog. And by that, I mean I read through a few of my journal entries from years past. I wanted to refresh my memory regarding agreements I lived with for many years that kept me trapped in hard places. Because …
Daily Reads 3.25.2019
Read: Colossians 3:12-17 I am really excited about this week. Years ago in counseling, I learned that we all live from a set of agreements we have made with ourselves. They aren’t always healthy and will vary from person to person depending on your experiences. Agreements you live from may sound like this: I will …
Daily Reads 3.24.2019
Today as you prepare for Sunday, take a few minutes to listen to this faith affirming song. It truly is Christ alone! He is a person who will not disappoint!
Out of the Chaos 