Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: Jesus
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.15.2021
Today I was reminded of an old song that was a part of my childhood. The tune is one borrowed from another song, a simple melody easy to pick up on. But the thing that really knocked me over is the words. Father, I place into your handsThe things I cannot do,Father, I place into …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.14.2021
Saturday, Dave and I worked in our landscaping trimming shrubs. Our dog loves to be outside with us but he gets bored with what we are doing. If we don’t keep a careful eye on him, he runs over the river and through the woods to someone else’s house! We don’t like that so I …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.10.2021
Drawing dark, thick lines in the sand are, most of the time, invitations to disaster. Too often, the one who speaks vehemently, without regard for their own fallibiity, find themselves on the wrong side of that line. As I studied this week, I found this helpful prayer. I recommend adopting it! 3Take control of what …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.10.2021
I’ve been pondering Jesus’ words to Peter from Luke 22. Before Peter ever drew the thick line in the sand — “even if I have to die, I will never leave you!” — Jesus planned to restore him. He gave Peter the courage to repent before he erred! Are you getting that? Before we mess …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.09.2021
When confronted by my own failures, my first instinct is to lash out. Blaming others, pointing out how others fail or defending myself, I refuse to take responsibility. I am hesitant to repent, missing the blessing of restoration. Jesus has a better plan for me and knows my faith wavers. He is praying for me …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.08.2021
33Peter declared, “Even if everyone else deserts you, I will never desert you.”34Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, Peter—this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.”35“No!” Peter insisted. “Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!” Matthew 26:33-35 A dark line …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.07.2021
Sunday, May 30, I was privileged to speak in both of our morning services. If you missed it, you can access the sermon on the Maple City Chapel website under the media tab or by clicking the link. I spoke from 2 Chronicles 14-16 which features Asa, the third king of Judah after the split …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.04.2021
If you are like me, you long to be forgiven quickly and completely, with relationships back to “normal” immediately. I don’t like the “I’m bruised and I need a little time to heal” phase. Perhaps forgiveness is difficult for you. I know it is for me. It’s hard to know what exactly it means to …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.03.2021
I have never been to any of my high school class reunions. I moved away right after graduation and never lived in that area again. Relationships weren’t maintained, new interests formed, distance developed. Honestly, it feels like a huge hurdle. I remember my high school years through a certain lens, as do we all. Since …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.02.2021
21Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: Lamentations 3:21 Jeremiah, a prophet to the southern kingdom of Israel before they were taken captive by Babylon, warned the people of Israel what would happen if they didn’t surrender to Babylon. The king, Zedekiah, didn’t listen and the people of Jerusalem suffered needlessly. Lamentations …
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