The Lord will provide. Aren’t those words so calming and reassuring?! Whenever things get crazy or out of control, it is such a comfort to know that He has the whole world, everything, in His hands! We have probably all gone through bits of famine, time or resources were tight and we wondered how it […]
patience
Waiting on the Rain
While my parents are out of state I am helping water the outdoor plants. Any other day the rain doesn’t really matter to me. True, I try to schedule my errands around it, but it doesn’t make or break my plans. But this evening as I stepped outside and noticed the clouds rolling in and […]
Read Between the Lines
Do you ever read between the lines? Be it a book, a situation, or a conversation, I like to find the deeper meaning. This is especially true when I’m looking for the good in something. Be it a situation that isn’t my favorite or something where I just feel out of place but I know […]
All Things Beautiful
I’ll be honest here, I’m not terribly handy from a mechanical point of view. Yes, I can work my way through things, but it’s not second nature to me. This point was further highlighted when I went to hang some hooks in my room. They hung by two brackets so it wasn’t quite as straightforward […]
Just Wait
I try not to be impatient, really I do. And in my efforts I often grow impatient with myself for not having conquered patience yet! (Rather a vicious cycle!) This past week I was reading my Bible looking for encouragement and any tips on patience I might glean when I came across a lovely verse: […]
When the Time is Right
“When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen.” This verse literally stopped me in my tracks. So many projects and plans in the works, and several of them halted due to things outside my control. As frustrating as the inconveniences can be, I do my best to see them as blessings, […]
Why Are You Stressed?
Why Are You Stressed? When I was younger, I remember noticing that it was the “in” thing to be stressed. I would hear about it from college students and others. I pondered why they thought they were so stressed. You see, I didn’t take them seriously. True, life can weigh on a person and can […]
Where to Find Inspiration and Direction
Where to Find Inspiration and Direction Do you ever spend lots of time looking for inspiration and searching for direction only to feel less-than-inspired? Me too, I think that is part of life! But on the bright side, we can be intelligent in our search! Here are a few ideas: First off, pray about it. The […]