How do I capture the essence of our time together this morning, Lord? I have pages and pages of notes in my journal from our precious encounter. Perhaps a few exclamations would be in order... or, perhaps, just one. WOW!!! I have had seasons during which my daily "Quiet Times" with You seemed to be...
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I know that expression has become somewhat of a cliche. But, in my case, it's absolutely true. I am in the most amazing "season" with You, Lord. A season I know You are using to help me live my life more intentionally, in pursuit...
I will never look at a vegetable garden the same again. We worked the ground until our sweat -- and, yes, some blood! -- became part of it. (Thankfullly, only minor cuts and scrapes... thanks to our early battles with stubborn weeds and buried rocks). We strained our backs and knees -- not to mention every muscle between...
It had been an amazing day so far, Lord! Seeing a huge buck grazing peacefully in our front yard in the cool of the early morning. Long enough to capture his picture with my telephoto lens. What a GIFT! Soaking in Your Word for an extended time -- specifically, Scriptures through which You proclaim (and affirm)...
Yesterday's post was about one of the "Life Lessons" You taught me during my recent birthday: There are always Choices and Consequences. Today's post is about the particular Scripture You used as a loving "2 x 4" to help get Your point across. :) Why this Scripture, Lord? Is it because it speaks to the heart of why...
You know how much I love birthdays, Lord! And You know why. Birthdays are a celebration of Your precious Gift of Life! I didn't always feel that way. Some years, it was all I could do to "hold on" and make it through to the next one. I certainly didn't feel like celebrating. You changed all...
You woke me up this morning, Lord, five minutes before the alarm went off. I was tired, but grateful. "Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back... If He comes suddenly, do not let Him find you sleeping." (Mark 13:35a,36b) I got dressed and left for...
What did we do before we were so connected? I have been disconnected for more than a day now. No Internet. Intermittent TV. Satellite reception spotty to nonexistent. No cell phone. Severe thunderstorms. Steady rain. Clear skies with no apparent weather issues. The weather didn't seem to matter. Maybe the satellites fell? Or went on strike?...
By Your Grace, I used to help corporate leadership teams "Dream Big" -- setting visions that would pull their employees and, therefore, their companies into the future, with positive energy. Visions to be Bigger, Better, Number One, the Only One. I say "by Your Grace" because I didn't know You back then. Yet even then,...
That's me all right... "Broken Record." It's true on so many levels... !!! How many times have I said the following words to You, Lord? "You take my breath away!" "You never cease to amaze me!" "You fill my cup to overflowing!" And how often have they been true? At least once, every single day?! Like...
