Tag Archive: life

Selfish Prayers

I thought I was doing everything right: being a good Christian woman of devotion and prayer.  I began each day with a cup of piping hot coffee, sitting in my armchair by the window with my Bible open, hoping God might make me into a better person.  I started eachRead the Rest…

Distracted

“Shut the door: we’re not air conditioning the outside!” It’s typical jargon around here when the thermometer rises above the 90-degree mark. Just enough time and I’m certain that’s how “he” got in. The door is never left wide open mind you, it’s just not shut “all the way.” TheRead the Rest…

Where He Walks

You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them. Psalm 89:9   It is a rainy afternoon. I think I could possibly fall over and land headfirst into the sink full of dirty dishes. The Wiggles have danced their Fruit Salad jig for the 15thRead the Rest…

We Bring Good Things To Life

I’m standing at the stove.  A normal every day occurrence. Cooking.  Again, a normal (almost) every day occurrence.  I’m working on a “treat” to take to yet another Christmas party.  There I am, minding my own business when “blink”–the electricity goes OUT! Then “blink”– it’s back on!  The electricity inRead the Rest…

On Wearing Bras…

My oldest daughter, “Boog” wants to wear a “bra.” It’s not a real one and it’s not like she even needs one. She’s 9 and only 9 and there is nothing that shows she is anything but 9. Doesn’t sound like a big deal does it? But, my husband (whomRead the Rest…