Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: meditation
OUT OF THE CHAOS 03.31.2022
The fourth lesson I learned on the run is repetition. In order to run, you need to run. There are no shortcuts to developing lung capacity and endurance. I started by running a half mile and then a little further and then I could run a mile. Soon, I could run three miles. After that, …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.10.2022
A couple days ago, I read something that filled my mind with anxious, fearful thoughts. I know I am not the only one who comes up against this because two days later a friend told me she had the same experience. As I pondered what I read, I turned to the Lord in prayer. In …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.09.2022
Years ago I was asked to take a position that some considered unsuited for a woman. In order to minimize negative feedback, I took the position and performed all the responsibilities but without the title. The second year, I continued in the position with the appropriate title. During the first year, I found it very …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 04.01.2021
5“Look, I now teach you these decrees and regulations just as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may obey them in the land you are about to enter and occupy. 6Obey them completely, and you will display your wisdom and intelligence among the surrounding nations. When they hear all these decrees, they will exclaim, ‘How …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 10.26.2020
This week, I invite you to walk with me through some of my inner thoughts regarding Psalm 107. The first time I remember reading it, I thought it would make a great sermon series. I even outlined it and used it as a part of an assignment in my Homiletics (Preaching) class. Perhaps it would …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 08.19.2020
Years ago an older gentleman gave me his commentary on Revelation to proofread and critique. I asked how he thought it might be used in the future; he saw it being a tool for a class study on end time events and the coming of Jesus. I looked it over and returned it to him …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 06.28.2020
Today I invite you to relax into your favorite chair, rest your head against the back and close your eyes. Take three minutes to listen to this reading of Psalm 8, noticing especially the psalmist’s emphasis on the holiness of God and the vast gulf between God and man. And yet, God is near, only …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 04.15.2020
Good News! If your taxes aren’t submitted yet, no worries. They aren’t due until July 15. You’re welcome! Scripture tells me I have an adversary that “prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” (I Peter 5:8) He also “accuses me before my God day and night.” (Revelation 12:11) Our response to …
Out of the Chaos 03.24.2020
After this, the armies of the Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites declared war on Jehoshaphat. Messengers came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army from Edom is marching against you from beyond the Dead Sea. They are already at Hazazon-tamar.” (This was another name for En-gedi.) Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news … 2 Chronicles 20:1-3 The most beautiful …
Daily Reads 09.04.2019
Read: Hebrews 6:1-4 We aren’t good Christians and bad Christians. You either follow Jesus or you don’t. But there is the aspect of maturity. I love watching my two-year-old granddaughter interact with her surroundings. This weekend while glamping, she rarely ate off her own plate. It’s not to say she didn’t eat, she just didn’t …
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