A fellow blogger reached out to others and asked if we would participate in writing Advent posts for this year. So I am joining with others to do just that. Advent is the coming or arrival of something or someone that is important or worthy of note. Advent is a season observed in most Christian … Continue reading Advent 2025
This last month has been rough. Issues with technology at my office and trying to get someone to help get them resolved has been a "process." (Yes, my voice is dripping with sarcasm.) One thing's for sure, it has driven me closer to God and relying on Him before I freaked out. This has been … Continue reading Hand up
Once again from Ray C. Stedman's Adventuring through the Bible comes this gem from 2 Peter 1:3 "Peter says in effect, 'You don't need any new experience or revelation. You already have all you need to be spiritually empowered and energized to serve God, please God, and imitate God in your lifestyle. If you have … Continue reading Everything I need
What does real beauty look like? I'm going to have to agree with Ray C. Stedman in Adventuring through the Bible when he says it is the beauty of holiness referencing 1 Peter 1:14-16. "A truly holy person is a person with an attractive, beautiful personality. At the base, the word holiness truly means "wholeness." … Continue reading Truly beautiful
Have you ever been in a room where it seemed like everyone was talking at once? It's kind of chaotic and makes it hard to focus and think. Which makes me appreciate God all the more! He hears every single one of us at the same time. He listens when we pray and communicate with … Continue reading Languages
Some days I just fall to my knees in awe. I read this from Charles Stanley the other day and had to share it with you. In the book of Leviticus the word sacrifice or offering comes from a root word that means to "approach" or "go near," as in becoming personally involved in a … Continue reading Wow, really?
Sometimes at my ranch, there are stinky chores that must be done, and I mean that literally. Cleaning our areas/stalls after animals is one of those chores. But it must be done. Some spaces are close quarters and the smell gets overwhelming. Every so often you need to stop, step outside, and get a breath … Continue reading Breath of fresh air
Yesterday I saw a man walking a big dog. Correction: I saw a big dog walking the man. This dog was pulling hard at his leash and the man was doing his best to hold on and remain in control. They were approaching an intersection and the man was trying to stop the dog from … Continue reading Who is walking whom?
I had a dream Tuesday night. I was walking on a cobblestone road, on campus, at dusk. I looked toward the setting sun, then heard three voices singing behind me. I turned to look and it was three college women, riding bikes while harmonizing their song. They were singing, “My Savior's Sword” One started, the … Continue reading Sword
In my last post, I was talking about being on the struggle bus. Yesterday I asked God for some encouragement. He was happy to answer. First, in my morning devotion time, I read two verses that were completely spot on for my situation. Next, at my office, I had someone come in who said we … Continue reading Isn’t that just like Him?
God Still Speaks 