Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: identity
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.28.2021
There are things I hope I never experience. For instance, I hope a mouse never runs out from under my car seat and across my foot while I am driving. I have nearly panicked imagining the chaos that would cause. Today, Mom and I went to the airport to pick up my sister and her …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.26.2021
Hello from the great state of Montana! I am privileged to be visiting my mom and siblings this week. Visiting my home community with my siblings is always fodder for interesting interactions and musings. It seems I come face-to-face with myself in humorous ways. So, who knows what will happen this week! So, Mom and …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.23.2021
Everyone has trouble sleeping at one time or another. It might be due to the stress of life, a change in your body or too much pizza. Whatever the reason, it is distressing. There are a couple of verses in Psalms that really help me to relax when my mind is buzzing with sleeplessness. 5I …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.22.2021
34“The coming of the Son of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return. 35You, too, must keep watch! For you …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.21.2021
Asleep at the wheel. An idiomatic statement meaning not alert or attentive. To be asleep at the wheel isn’t a statement of one actually sleeping but rather being in a state of unawares. This week, as I listened to a podcast, I had a sense that it is possible to devote time and energy to …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.20.2021
Sleep. “Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly.”1 While sleep is an essential function, it can also be an escape from reality. 4But the Lord hurled a powerful wind over …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.19.2021
On Friday, I said I would be preaching at Maple City Chapel sharing our experience of The Best Worst Year. If you didn’t have an opportunity to listen live, you can access it here. What does one do when she lays it all down over the course of several hours and two services? She follows …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.16.2021
8And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 2 Corinthians 9:8 6Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6:6 In the two verses above, the underlined word(s) are translated from the same Greek word – …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 07.15.2021
In the New Testament, Paul writes a letter to his protege, Timothy. Paul left for Macedonia and Timothy remained in Ephesus to give leadership to the fledgingly church. Specifically, Paul wanted to Timothy to stand guard against teaching that was contrary to the truth of Jesus. It seems people then were like people now and …
out of the chaos 07.14.2021
9Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless—like chasing the wind. Ecclesiastes 6:9 As I browse scripture to see what it says about contentment, I landed in Ecclesiastes. The wise teacher’s perspective is challenging for sure. I don’t go shopping very often and I go …
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