Ungrace. That's what Phillip Yancey calls living outside of God's extravagant gift of love. I realized the other day that ungrace was burning nearly out of control in me. My Aunt Gail and I were chatting on the phone and she asked a simple question, "So, how are you?" "I'm feeling overwhelmed … [Read more...]
Without Warning…a storm.
"Without warning a furious storm came up..." Matthew 8:24 It's happens to everyone. Those unannounced storms. It doesn't matter how careful I am to control my circumstances, storms happen. The only thing over which I truly have control is the way I respond. At the moment, I find myself in a … [Read more...]
Looking Back…
(Taken January 2011) I get sentimental as one year fades gloriously into the next, maybe it because of my issues with moving on and letting go. Whatever the reason, in the spirit of closure, every December I like to set aside time to think about what God's been up to over the past 12 months. For … [Read more...]
Snow Day Christmas Party
It's the week before Christmas and all through the house... What's happening at your house this week? Are you doing last minute planning for a Christmas get-together? We had our family party on Saturday and in the interest of simplifying, I did an easy take home party favor... I try to pick a … [Read more...]
Beach Moments
We're packing the car today, leaving my aunt and uncle at the house with the four pups and Reba-the-cat, and heading to the sugar-white sand beaches of the Florida panhandle. I relaxed a little just typing that...sigh. The whole family will be there...all of 12 of us! That hasn't happened … [Read more...]
Acceptance with Joy
"Behold me! I am Thy little handmaiden Acceptance-with-Joy." ~Hannah Hurnard ~ Hind's Feet on High Places Seasons change. No matter how much I love the fresh breeze of spring eventually summer settles hot and muggy on the deep south. I've a habit of complaining when sweltering temperatures cut … [Read more...]