Imagine the following scenarios. In the morning you turn on the shower and place a thermometer under the flow to make sure the temperature is correct. Then in the evening you examine each inch of your body to make sure you have no abrasions. Now imagine a life without being able to appreciate a magnificent …
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Photo courtesy of https://gcdiscipleship.com When life gets hard, it is rarely the circumstances themselves that derail us. Rather, it is our hidden misconceptions of God. False impressions of him create sneaky undercurrents of mistrust in our hearts, hampering our intimacy with him and our ability to face the circumstance with peaceful hearts. These misconceptions may …
Another Mother
My tears had started before I turned on the “God Hears Her” podcast episode of “Christ as a Baby.” I was on my way to meet my daughter an hour away to transfer a wagon load of food and a duffel bag full of gifts. For weeks we had been preparing for a visit from …
Overshadowed
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 ID 146834886 © Alexlinch | Dreamstime.com Every child wants to be close enough to be in the shadow of a parent that loves him. It’s a stable, safe space to be known, loved, and protected. After Jesus ascended to the …
God and the Runaway Bunny
The Runaway Bunny, the classic and beloved children’s picture book, was first published in 1942 by Margaret Wise Brown and has the rare privilege of being one of the few children’s books which has never been out of print. The story is about a young bunny who tells his mother how he wants to run …
Peace Treaty
I feel God asking us, "What are your conditions for peace?" Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 One definition for peace in the Greek is "an armistice; conditions …
Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts
Our Bibles are full of passages encouraging us to hide God’s word in our hearts. Three of my favorite verses which affirm this are Psalm 119:11, Jeremiah 31:33 and Hebrews 8:10. While it is good to hide His words in our hearts and minds by memorizing scripture passages, it is not always easy to do. …
The Fitbit Challenge
About a month ago I finally broke down to join the other 27,999,999 Fitbit active users worldwide. I had previously resisted the need to prove to myself that I am an active healthy person. After setting up my Fitbit, I assumed my normal routine. However, several surprises awaited me. The first time the Fitbit “buzzed,” …
I Can See Clearly Now
Yesterday as I was working around the house, I was startled by the growl of a chainsaw. I looked out the front window and discovered a massive pruning party across the street. Two men with chainsaws taking down three 30-foot fir trees—first limbing them and then section by section, from the top, cutting rounds that …
Clearing Space
Oh, that the great waves we so fear would begin to wash away things in our lives we do not need. Last night I saw this cleared space of sand. Rocks and debris cleared away. I felt God saying, “See how I can do anything with this space now that it’s cleared? That’s what suffering …
Olympic Peninsula Women's Fellowship 