Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: inspirational
Daily Reads 10.18.2019
Thriving means freedom. Freedom to be who I am meant to be, in the place I am, with the gifts I received, fulfilling his good plan for me. It is being the very best version of the one God created me to be. I have wondered at times how I ended up in North America, …
Daily Reads 10.17.2019
In order to thrive, we need more than air, water, nutrients, sleep and shelter. Hope is a necessary ingredient to thriving as well as being tethered to Someone who will guide us to our greatest potential. In addition, community is essential to thrive. This morning I received a 7 a.m. wake up call. It was …
Daily Reads 10.16.2019
The thief’s purpose is the steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. John 10:10 In order to thrive, we need hope. Without hope, we will spiral into survival mentality and never live the rich and satisfying life that Jesus desires for us. We also need to …
We Were Made to Thrive
In a couple of weeks, I am speaking at the spiritual renewal week at a local Christian high school. The theme is “We Were Made to Thrive” based on Casting Crowns song, “Thrive.” There is a phrase in the songs that says, “It’s time for us to do so much more than just survive.” So …
Daily Reads 10.14.2019
While I quilt, I like to watch something. Last night I chose The Hunger Games. This isn’t my first time viewing them, but as happens, I caught something new this time through. After the tributes from the 12 Districts are chosen, Katniss Everdeen, the volunteer from District 12 begins to ignite hope in the people …
Daily Reads 10.13.2019
Read: Genesis 8:11 In the story of the flood, God looked at the wickedness of man and it broke his heart. To get the full picture, read Genesis 6-8. When the flood waters receded, the dove brought back an olive branch. A symbol for Noah. An olive branch is a symbol of peace. I chose …
Daily Reads 10.11.2019
Read: Ephesians 4:3-6 Once in a while, Dave and I disagree. And as we discuss whatever the issue might be, we begin to polarize. You know, I go to the extreme end of my point of view, he goes to the extreme end of his. If we aren’t careful, some small point of contention becomes …
Daily Reads 10.10.2019
Read: Ephesians 4:2 A friend shared this story with me. Ten years ago she had out of town family visiting. On the last night they would be in town, she invited her other children for one last evening of fun. She busily made dinner, all the while helping her daugther with a baby that had …
Daily Reads 10.09.2019
Read: Ephesians 4:1 My granddaughter is two and a half. As I expected, she started asking, “Why?” a couple of months ago. Me: Finley, let’s put the toys away. Finley: Why? Me: Because we are done playing with them. Finley: Why? And on it goes. Sometimes I want to know why. Why should I be …
Am I More Kind?
About a year ago, I wrote about kindness in Kindness Matters. I challenged myself to intentionally practice kindness toward myself and others. Today I want to respond to the challenge I accepted that day. I find it most difficult to be genuinely kind to myself. Sometimes I listen to the things I say to myself …
Out of the Chaos 