Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: scripture
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.16.2021
Prayer and praying follow certain forms in different traditions. A friend, nurtured in the Catholic church, taught me a prayer she said in her home before meals. It sparked something in me and I committed the prayer to memory. Thank you, oh Lord, for these thy gifts for which we are about to receive from …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.15.2021
31Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat. 32So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone. . . . 46After telling …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.12.2021
31Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” Mark 6:31 Today is an invitation to consider taking time away as a part of intentional living. This week as I hiked through the mountains of Sedona, I’ve thought about what it means to live intentionally. I’ve considered what it means …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.11.2021
1We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. 2People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. 3Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:1-3 When my oldest daughter was young – maybe 14 years old or so – I felt disconnected from her. It …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.10.2021
If you are serious about making changes and setting intentions to live a purposeful life, some considerations are in order. 23Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. 24Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. 25Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.09.2021
Intention. Intentional. Intentional living. Living on purpose. I meant to do it. “I meant to do it!” said no child ever when confronted by his mother with an infraction. At least he won’t admit to doing it on purpose. Yet, our actions and the course of our life do come from intentional decisions. It might …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.08.2021
Last week I shared beauty tips. Getting rid of things that don’t serve me is a best practice to a beautiful life. As it goes, I had the opportunity to put into practice the beauty tips I shared. It’s not easy and changes aren’t instantaneous, but beauty isn’t quick and easy either. This day, I …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.05.2021
As I sit in my home office, I look out at the driveway covered in leaves. I know my summer plants are still in their pots on the deck, the ferns are still hanging on their hooks, the cushions are still out. I hear the beginning of that awful phrase in my head that says …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.04.2021
My oldest daughter has developed a keen interest in proper skin care. Now, I know there are those who splash water on the face a couple times a day and call it good. Depending on what a person wants, that might be the answer. I wanted more so I tapped my daughter on the shoulder …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.03.2021
On several occasions recently I experienced some trouble with my eyes. It occurred as I prepared to go out for the day. I’m not sure what but something foreign got into my eye causing it to burn, itch and water uncontrollably. It didn’t last long, I suppose because the watering of my eye washed out …
Out of the Chaos 