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 10 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: Two Little Girls
Two little girls Sat together in the same row, Because there was no one with the last name Beginning with M, N, or O Two little girls Became the best of friends; Vowing to be by each other’s side Until the very end. Two little girls Holding hands on the swing; Elbows locked… Continue reading Day 10 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: Two Little Girls
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 6 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: Built Ford Tough With Chevy Parts
The other day I was picking up my son from football practice and had the privilege of coming behind this truck. I adore old trucks! My man loves old cars and street rods, so over the last 20+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to develop an appreciation for these beauties. As I followed behind it,… Continue reading Day 6 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus in Your Daily Life: Built Ford Tough With Chevy Parts
Day 5 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Sun-soaked Radiance
The sun ran its fingers through the leaves of my favorite maple tree as I was walked up from my son’s bus stop yesterday morning. The beauty took my breath away. Usually, when this happens, I only pause long enough to say, “Oh isn’t that pretty” and move on. But yesterday I didn’t. Instead, I… Continue reading Day 5 of 31 Days of Seeing Jesus In Your Daily Life: Sun-soaked Radiance
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
Deuteronomy 1:26-28: When Our Heart Melts With Fear
The old man’s face has so captivated your full attention you don’t notice the next picture on the screen. What he’s saying is obviously causing him physical pain. Reliving this forty-year-old memory isn’t necessary, is it? His pain is still as fresh and raw as when it first happened. His features are twisted, revealing the… Continue reading Deuteronomy 1:26-28: When Our Heart Melts With Fear