For those of you who go to church with me at Fellowship, this will be a reminder of yesterday’s sermon. I awoke yesterday with the stirring in my heart from God that I needed to be disciplined about thankfulness. This was brought on by remembering that I had forgotten the total blessing God had givenContinue reading “Remembering God’s Faithfulness”
Category Archives: discipline
Margins
This past week has been really emotionally draining for me. It is one of those times where everything catches up with you. I realize that I forgot to remain in Him, and I decided somehow that I was in charge of coordinating life. No wonder I am exhausted. How do we so quickly forget? GregContinue reading “Margins”
Real joy and perserverence
This morning, I stopped in my tracks as I read this blog. I have been convicted more and more lately that I choose the easy way out. I choose to speak truth far more to those who I know will take it well or who I know agree theologically with me. I self-protect by readingContinue reading “Real joy and perserverence”
Ease
Have you ever learned or grown from things being easy? I do not think I have, yet I tend to strive for it and listen to voices that encourage ease. I spend a lot of money for ease and comfort, and yet, I have nothing to show for it. The most fruitful parts of myContinue reading “Ease”
Questions
Are you consciously, everyday valuing God as the source of life and not demanding that anything or anyone else fill you up? Where are the places in your heart where you are treasuring your satisfaction and the satisfaction of others in secondary things (material blessings, job, status of relationships, children, health)Continue reading “Questions”
Coupon Geek
With not working this year and being in charge of our finances, I have begun the practice of shopping with coupons. On Sundays, I look forward to cutting coupons and looking at the deals from CVS and Walgreens. It takes some planning, but I do feel like I am being a better steward.Continue reading “Coupon Geek”
Examination
On Tuesday, I met with my friend, Liz, and during the course of our conversation, the theme became examining our hearts before God. No matter what frustrations, circumstances, emotions, even obedience that comes in life, we constantly have to examine ourselves in His presence and His word. I amContinue reading “Examination”
Pain in the neck…
I literally woke up turning over in the middle of the night with a pain in the neck. This has been an internally stressful week. A lot has gone on in our lives to process. And, as always, my body has spoken to tell me about it. There is something about pain in your neck–thereContinue reading “Pain in the neck…”
Nothing Accidental
I met with my dear friend and mentor, Melba today. I have desired and prayed for a mentor for YEARS, and God provided one for me this year. She is graceful, loving, godly, and loves the Truth. She also is very healthy in always pointing me toward resting in Him/His word. She is not perfect…sheContinue reading “Nothing Accidental”
The Art of Coming Alive 