I love to garden – to slip on my gloves and green rubber boots, and get out there to play in the dirt. Especially in the spring, when gardening energies run high. The blackberry patch invites me in to cut back last years fruit vines, and stake the canes that will bear this summer. My Weigela is already budding out and is sure to be overtaken with blooms by late … Continue reading Seeds planted, with high expectations for the harvest!
I have spoken a little about my past in other posts (under the Fear Not category). Perhaps not in great detail, but I have not kept silent out of shame. I know full well that my past does not define me, neither shall I allow it dictate the course of my life – present nor future. This non-negotiable fact is born out of the revelation of my true identity, and I bless God for … Continue reading The nightmare and the warrior
I recently attended a fund raiser for women in crisis and watched a video in which several young women shared their stories of abandonment, abuse, and failed relationships. My heart ached for each woman, and my mothers heart wanted so very badly to be able to give them a long and comforting embrace. Thankfully, their individual stories are gradually being transformed on a day-by-day basis. And listening to the stories of these … Continue reading But God
I hope you enjoyed Part 1 of this post. Thankfully, it turned out that my imagination was the enemy that day. But not all my enemies have been imaginary, and a few of them have been terrifying. My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen on me. Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me. I said, “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would … Continue reading 911 (Part 2) – When The Enemy Is At The Door
When I was a girl, we had 4 fruit trees growing in the front yard. Since I was the youngest of 7 kids, guess who always got stuck picking up the rotten fruit that fell off the trees … ME! One day, while picking up rotten fruit, two kids from down the block came by and picked a few apples off one of the trees. … Continue reading Who Am I? (part 2)
A number of Pastors are teaching on this subject right now – I love when God speaks through many voices! This post was originally published under a my former blog in July 2011, but the question is just as relevant today. Enjoy! I love going to flea markets and yard sales, finding something unique, and then trying out my negotiating skills! It’s so exhilarating to score a … Continue reading Who Am I?
A dear friend gave me Sarah Young’s devotional “Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence” for Christmas. I’ve been meditating on the February 1st reading for most of February as I strive to ‘live in the present’ and walk humbly with my God. “February 1 Follow Me one step at a time. That is all I require of you. In fact, that is the only … Continue reading Living in the present
As a young girl (of about 8 or so?), a few of my brothers and sisters hid under my parents bed, and when I went into my folks room to find my mom one of them reached out and grabbed my feet. Of course, they all thought it was hysterically funny and I’m sure broke into immediate laughter. But by my recollection, from the moment of ‘first grab’ to … Continue reading The Break Up
Putting Hope To Work 