Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: worry
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.24.2022
Children provide a great deal of entertainment — even when they are being absolutely serious and horrified about something. It behooves me to contain my laughter when my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter shakes her finger or stomps her foot in indignation. Last evening was classic. She and her sister had spent the day with …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.23.2022
Did anyone capture the date and time yesterday when it all coincided? 2:22 p.m. on 2/22/22? My brother was on a Zoom call and was able to click a photo during that one minute. As we anticipated the minute when all numbers would be two, my mother asked if something was supposed to happen. No. …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.22.22
17Then Abraham bowed down to the ground, but he laughed to himself in disbelief. “How could I become a father at the age of 100?” he thought. “And how can Sarah have a baby when she is ninety years old?” Genesis 17:17 12So she laughed silently to herself and said, “How could a worn-out woman …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.21.2022
A week of short challenges are ahead for us. 2We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.” 3Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy! Psalm 126:2-3 Years ago, I was showing my brother-in-law around the area where we live. …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.17.2022
My daughter is a nurse for the breast cancer surgeons in our area. Twice a week, she goes into the operating room with one of the surgeons and assists. She holds retractors and whatever else is required to ensure the doctor is successful. When the surgical portion of the procedure is finished, my daughter closes …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.16.2022
The lemons pictured above are perfect. Bright yellow, firm skin, perfect shape. I would reach for them if I were in the grocery store looking for lemons. Would I be satisfied with them? A few years ago, someone gave me lemons from the tree in their yard. They didn’t look like the ones pictured above. …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 02.14.2022
Valentine’s Day. While the origin of this holiday is murky and can be explored here, some embrace it with excitement and joy and others view it with trepidation and fear. Fear he won’t get it right again. Fear her expectations won’t be met. Fear there will be no expression of love in the mailbox again. …
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 02.08.2022
I love this date because it is the day I was born. For the last few years, I was able to spend this day with my mother even though we live thousands of miles apart. I consider that to be a true blessing. Tonight we will celebrate by eating my favorite genre of food — …
Out of the Chaos 