Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: inspirational
Daily Reads 11.15.2019
When I sew, I use special feet on my machine to ensure the desired results. My 1/4 inch foot helps me keep my seam exactly at 1/4 inch width. The button hole foot delivers a perfect button hole every time. The button foot enables me to sew a button on in exactly the right place …
As I Sew…
Today we are getting the first real snow of the season. I admit, it isn’t really pretty yet. The snow is fine and wet, just beginning to cover the ground. The grass still peaks through and the concrete is warmer than the snow, so it melts off pretty fast. Today it isn’t giving me warm …
Daily Reads 11.11.2019
Today is a memorable day. Veterans Day: the day our nation sets aside to honor the men and women who served in the Armed Forces. So to the many who have served, I say “Thank you for your service!” In addition to remembering our veterans, I also remember the day my son was born. Happy …
Daily Reads 11.08.2019
Many situations cause anxiety. It seems to me they all point to our core longings. If we long to belong, we will be anxious that others will reject us. If we long for unconditional love, we will worry about being a disappointment. If we long for safety, we will worry where our provisions come from. …
Daily Reads 11.06.2019
Today is a dark day. My body tells me long before my mind knows that I am struggling. My breath becomes shallow and I have difficulty taking a full breath. So what did I do? Honestly, I kept myself busy and tried to block out the voices in my head. What did the voices tell …
It’s Foggy In Here
I was privileged to visit Maui, Hawaii the last week of October. As sometimes happens, our flight home left at 10:15 p.m. Checkout time at the hotel was noon, of course, so we had about eight hours to kill before we left for the airport. I don’t know about you, but I wasn’t looking forward …
Daily Reads 11.04.2019
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6.7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares for you. I …
Daily Reads 11.03.2019
Today as you enter worship, ask Jesus what he wants to say to you about your Story. And then quiet yourself to listen. You don’t have to tell him everything wrong with it or how he could fix it. Let him show you the next steps, resolutions to your conflicts, meaning in chaos, hope in …
Daily Reads 11.02.2019
I love to read. I usually choose fiction and specifically books that feature a spy, detective, CIA operative or something along those lines. Recently, I have read more memoirs or true stories such as Fire Road, They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky, Educated and The Beautiful No. I have On Being Human in …
Daily Reads 11.01.2019
Job, thought to be the oldest writing in the Old Testament, is one of my favorite books. Some say it is an allegory contrasting man’s finiteness with God’s infinite, sovereign character. Some say it is the real life account of a man named Job. I say it is comforting and inspiring. At this point, some …
Out of the Chaos 