Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: hope
But I thought…
A few years ago – okay, so it was about 15 – I had a birthday party for myself. My husband was out of town and I invited a few of my closest friends for dinner and a sleep over. Not everyone was staying the night, but I planned where everyone would sleep and shared …
Daily Reads 2.04.2019
This is my birthday week. Fifty some years ago my mom waited in expectation of a sixth child. She already had five children ages 7-10 and a one year old. She anticipated I would be a good playmate for my brother. Only time would tell if that expectation became a reality. Expectations are funny things. …
Daily Reads 1.23.2019
Here is something I easily forget…Jesus didn’t just come to end the animosity between us and God. Yes, he did that, but he also wanted to share all of life with us. Life is tough – some days worse than others. When I hit a tough spot there are some people I just won’t talk …
By Your Side
Walking alongside another in the difficulty of life can be messy but it’s our responsibility. Can we do it with grace and humility?
You have mail!
Have you ever imagined walking to your mailbox to retrieve the mail only to find an official but plain looking envelope from the office of a lawyer. With curiosity, you cautiously open it to find that you are the honorary beneficiary of someone’s will. Maybe it was the man next door who didn’t have any …
Home!
Home! No matter where my travels take me, there is always a yearning within for home, the place my heart is truly at peace. So while I love to travel, I am always happy to be home again where familiarity and peacefulness embrace me. It begins when I step off the international flight onto American …
Fear is a Liar
Lucy was a fearful dog. We brought her into our family as a tiny puppy who fit in the palm of my hand. She lived with us for many years and we loved her, cared for her, played with her, provided for her needs. But in spite of being loved, protected and cared for, she …
Out of the Chaos 