Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: pandemic
Out of the Chaos 03.23.2020
Several times last week I heard the reference “2 Chronicles 20.” Curiosity got the best of me and I just had to check it out. Wow! It is a life changer! And by life changer, I mean it challenged my thinking which changes how I see life which is a life changer! Today, I invite …
Out of the Chaos 03.22.2020
While we may not be able to meet in large groups, we can enjoy worship together. If you don’t have a service to join online, I invite you to visit our service at Maple City Chapel. We will be streaming at 9:00 and 10:45. Even if you have never visited church before, today is a …
Out of the Chaos 03.21.2020
Good Saturday morning to you! Today may not feel much different to you than every other day this week if you are home with the kiddos or unable to go to work. I get it. Staying in calls for creative action and creative action calls for energy that is sometimes missing. The other night, Dave …
Out of the Chaos 03.20.2020
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 The book of Nehemiah is an interesting account of the people of Israel rebuilding the wall …
Out of the Chaos 03.19.2020
Last week a friend asked if it was okay to be happy when a situation causing her a great deal of angst changed. Or should she continue to hang her head and be sad? It’s funny how often we hesitate to find joy during difficult times. Somehow we play with the idea that we should …
Out of the Chaos 03.18.2020
Every day when I sit down to write, I imagine you, my reader. Are you like me, wanting to stay informed about currrent events but not wanting to drown in it? Do you want something else to think about for a few minutes? I know I want reprieve from the constant coverage of something that …
Daily Reads 03.17.2020
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Did you know this holiday celebrates the life of Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland? It commemorates Patrick’s life and is celebrated on the anniversary of his death which is thought to be March 17, 461. Excuse my ignorance, but I just thought you were supposed to eat …
Daily Reads 03.16.2020
During my five weeks away from home, I started watching a Netflix program entitled, “Call the Midwife.” While it does have some peculiar elements, the aspects I appreciate the most are its clean themes, references to the Lord, and the restoration of relationships in so many episodes. As I watch today, I am reminded that …
Daily Reads 03.14.2020
Thursday morning I woke up with a bit of a cough. It didn’t bother throughout the day and I didn’t think much about it. By evening, my voice was gone. Not because I overused it or coughed unendingly, it just gave out. Friday was a quiet day. At least for me. Talking took a lot …
Daily Reads 03.13.2020
Be alert. Not alarmed. My niece shared this excellent advice with me. It is so true! We need to be alert, but not alarmed. Alert: to be quick to perceive and act. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert! Mark 13:33 Stay alert! Watch out for your …
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