My father knew Jesus so personally that I often wondered if he heard His voice. I also pondered if the words out of my dad’s mouth were straight from the Lord. My father didn’t joke, and you always knew the meaning of what he was saying. That’s not to say he wasn’t funny. He wasContinue reading “My earthly father loved me deeply. My Heavenly Father loves me deeper still.”
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An Unexpected Rest: If I desire to live a life of wellness, I must be willing to do whatever is needed to get and stay well.
I’ve been burning the candle at both ends since early 2023. The most significant stressor is we moved from our home of twenty-two years and downsized considerably. All kinds of stress come with moving beyond the physical exertion it takes. At the end of July, my body decided it had endured enough and madeContinue reading “An Unexpected Rest: If I desire to live a life of wellness, I must be willing to do whatever is needed to get and stay well.”
Following God’s direction when life changes yours: What now? What is God’s best for me? How do I hear His voice?
Some say it takes me extra moments of application to understand new concepts. I confess I’m painfully slow at learning something new. My preference in most things is to wade into the pool of information rather than jumping straight into the new venture or concept. I test the waters, watch how others do it, andContinue reading “Following God’s direction when life changes yours: What now? What is God’s best for me? How do I hear His voice?”
My Response To God And Others – An Expectation Of Obedience
When my girls were little, they learned about my husband and my expectation of obedience. When asked to do something, I would say, “Do it right away, all the way, and with a happy heart.” I don’t know where that phrase originated, but it reminded them to obey quickly, make more than a half effort,Continue reading “My Response To God And Others – An Expectation Of Obedience”