I promised to share two personal stories of when I’ve asked God for something. I promised to share how He blessed me in both circumstances—by either giving me the desire of my heart and by withholding it. And I will. I promise. However, I’m going to add one more story to this list. This morning… Continue reading Day 15 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Everyday Life: God Is NOT a Vending Machine – Part 3: Desires
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Day 14 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Today Didn’t Go As Planned
Today was one of those days that didn’t got the way I planned. Ever have one of those? I should be used to this by now. I should. But I’m not. Some days I wake up with my day all planned out. Then circumstances come up and take me in a completely different direction.… Continue reading Day 14 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Today Didn’t Go As Planned
Day 13 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: God Is NOT a Vending Machine – Part 2: Abide and Ask
Ever wonder what it means to abide in Jesus and why it’s so important? And what it has to do with treating God like a Vending Machine? Well,come on in and I will let you in on the secret.
Day 12 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: God is NOT a Vending Machine – Part 1: Abide
Have you had this experience, or is it just me? Your stomach is demanding food but there aren’t many options around so you walk up to a vending machine, dollar bill in hand. After pursuing the options you make your selection and insert the bill. The machine sucks in it and then spits it out.… Continue reading Day 12 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: God is NOT a Vending Machine – Part 1: Abide
Day 11 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: The Storm
Fog hovers over the surface of the lake; spreading its arms, quieting its wake. A hush comes over the forest that is not the norm. The world is subdued--waiting for the storm. No loons call out, bidding goodbye to the day. The choruses of crickets and frogs are silent--instead, they pray. Beneath the heaviness… Continue reading Day 11 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: The Storm
Day 9 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: Excavations
These last 12 months have been an adventure. Two years ago we purchased fixer-upper house because we loved the location, large yard, and lake access. However, to make our new home more functional for our large family and entertaining style, we needed to put on an addition and redo absolutely everything inside and out. And… Continue reading Day 9 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: Excavations
Day 8 of 31Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Reflections In The Puddle
The sun pierced through the clouds; and with the help of the wind, it pushed them away. As its rays glitter off the droplets clinging to the leaves, their warmth penetrates everything around you. Your once darkened world is now aglow, and the numbness that once held you captive is starting the leave your body.… Continue reading Day 8 of 31Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Reflections In The Puddle
Day 7 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: Oh, To (Not) Be Young Again!
Yesterday morning my poor Piper was losing her mind! A little background: Our yard has a variety of huge mature trees, including a lot of burr oaks. In the fall, their dropping acorns beckon every squirrel in the county, and these innocent looking pirates torment my poor little girl. But I can’t lie, it’s kinda… Continue reading Day 7 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: Oh, To (Not) Be Young Again!
Day 4 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Getting Rid Of The Ick
Yesterday I decided to clean my office while my boys got ready for school—evidence that miracles still happen. In the last few weeks, I’ve taken to working on the kitchen island because I needed a change of scenery—at least that’s what I’ve been telling myself. But if I was being honest… It was more than… Continue reading Day 4 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Getting Rid Of The Ick
Day 3 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Fundamentals Of Football and Faith
It was perfect football weather—for me anyways. It was a little warm for almost everyone else. My son’s game was about to start, and I was only half listening to what the coaches were saying as they led the team through warm-ups. Then something caught my attention. As I looked around trying to figure out… Continue reading Day 3 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Fundamentals Of Football and Faith